FOOTY STAR ISSUES POWERFUL MESSAGE OVER DEADLY EASTER SHOW STABBING – AS CHILLING SIGN...
1Footy star issues powerful message over deadly Easter Show stabbing – as chilling sign emerges showing incident is related to postcode wars
NRL star Josh Aloiai has issued a powerful message calling for an end to the 'postcode wars' after the fatal stabbing of a teenage father to be at the Easter Show. The Manly Sea Eagles enforcer urged members of his community to 'fight to be a role model' in an Instagram post on Wednesday night. His message comes after the death of Uati 'Pele' Faletolu. 17. who died on the way to hospital after he was stabbed in the chest during a violent brawl at the Sydney Showground on Monday night. Police are continuing to investigate whether the brawl was part of a 'postcode war' between two groups 67 from Doonside and 27 from Mount Druitt. +10 View gallery NRL star Josh Aloiai said the youths' ancestors came to Australia for a better life but instead their kids were 'killing each other in the streets Manly star Josh Aloiai. who lamented immigrant pacific islanders had 'lost their identity' because of youth violence in a heartbreaking Instagram post 'Islanders are assaulting and killing other islanders in the streets. Often kids. Our very own people! Where have we lost our identity?' Aloiai asked. 'Most of our Olds moved from the islands to countries like NZ and Australia to create a better life. 'It's one thing to be proud of where you come from because that's part of your story. It's a whole other thing to fight for your postcode and your suburb. Your postcode and your suburb doesn't care about you! Fight to be a role model for your brothers and sisters!' He urged his community to fight for a better life instead of fighting for a postcode. 'Off the back of the sacrifices our older generations made for us to be here: Fight for a career! Fight for your dreams! Fight to buy your mum a house!' Rugby league boss Peter V’landys has praised Aloiai for speaking out. 'I want to commend some of our players who have come out in the past 48 hours and tried to calm the communities and call out this senseless behaviour which has lifetime ramifications.' he told the Daily Telegraph. 'Our players are heroes and role models in these regions and I congratulate those who have taken up leadership roles in this area. Rugby league is part of the DNA of Sydney. If we can play a role in breaking down these gangs we absolutely will.' +10 View gallery The Manly Sea Eagles enforcer (pictured urged members of his community to 'fight to be a role model' in an Instagram post on Wednesday night +10 View gallery In moving response to the death of Uati ' Pele ' Faletolu. NRL chief Peter V'landys said the sport could play a role in 'breaking down' the gangs involved in violent western Sydney postcode wars +10 View gallery In video of the arrest three chilling words ring out as police officers secure the teenager's handcuffs: 'Six. seven. motherf*****' A 16 year old boy caught up in the melee was hospitalised with stab wounds to his leg with a 15 year old relative of the deceased later arrested at the annual show. In video of the arrest three chilling words rung out as police officers secured the teenager's handcuffs: 'Six. seven. motherf*****'. The boy was believed to be referring to Doonside's postcode. 2767. The 15 year old relative of the deceased was charged with affray and carrying a knife and granted conditional bail during a court hearing on Tuesday. The court heard the teenager had allegedly pulled a knife and chased three unknown men after learning his family member had been stabbed. NSW Police do not believe he was responsible for the fatal stabbing and are still looking for those responsible. It also remains unclear if the victim was involved in the reported gang activity or if he was simply caught up in the melee. Mr Faletolu was from Doonside. with his friends reportedly telling police that those responsible for this death were from Mt Druitt. Members of a Druitt group named OneFour have been pictured making a '27' hand gesture to represent their postcode. Superintendent Danielle Emerton. from the Auburn Police...
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