Police open investigation into Packer and Gyngell brawl
Police have opened an investigation into the brawl between Nine Entertainment Co CEO David Gyngell and billionaire casino boss James Packer, with one senior law professor suggesting the pair could face public order charges based on the images already published of Sunday’s brawl in a street in Bondi.
NSW Police this morning issued a call for witnesses into the incident with a spokeswoman saying: “Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command has commenced an investigation into an incident that occurred about 2pm Sunday on Sir Thomas Mitchell Road near the intersection of Campbell Parade at Bondi Beach.
“We still don’t have a complainant but we are now appealing for witnesses to come forward, if any, and also if people have vision or photos to please contact police.”
However, criminal law expert Dr Nigel Stobbs told Mumbrella in cases such as these the photos and videos which have run in the media could be used as evidence by police.
Surely there are very serious matters to be considered ?
Former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell introduced strict street ‘one punch’ laws and both these men being fairly large could have easily come to serious grief.
While alcohol apparently wasn’t involved that is still not a factor when street brawlers can still be charged with affray.
O’Farrell has also given Packer generous concessions with his proposed Barangaroo casino whilst curbing potential rival Kings Cross entertainment venues.
Is it just going to be “Westies” who face police scrutiny and are the rich exempt from civil behaviour?
Maybe these guys have not been watching Nine news. Everyone else in Sydney is aware that street brawls are a huge problem. If we need to shut down the Cross, then these two need to be charged.
Does someone need to be a fit and proper person to run a casino in NSW?
The more important point that everyone is overlooking is that did anyone notice how badly dressed these two were? One was returning from the airport dressed in the baggiest chepeast trackpants and the other was barefoot!!!!!!!!!!! Barefoot?
It was really embarrassing seeing the richest australians dressed like poor beggars!!