NSW: Police appeal for witnesses to karaoke bar brawl

AAP General News (Australia)
12-06-2009
NSW: Police appeal for witnesses to karaoke bar brawl

SYDNEY, Dec 6 AAP - Police hope to speak to patrons who fled a Sydney karaoke bar after
a man was killed in a brawl.

Up to six men were allegedly involved in the fight about 1.30am (AEDT) on Sunday.

Police say initial investigations suggest the man was hit with an unknown object before
he fell down a flight of stairs at the bar in Clarence Street, in the city centre.

Detective Inspector Peter Houlahan said the 33-year-old was found unconscious and could
not be revived.

"He was found with a laceration to his head and unconscious ... however, how he sustained
that injury we are yet to determine," Det Insp Houlahan told reporters on Sunday.

Investigators are interviewing several of the man's friends and reviewing closed-circuit
TV footage.

About 30 people were in the bar at the time and police hope to speak to other witnesses,
Det Insp Houlahan said.

"I should mention a large number of patrons left the premises prior to police arrival
and we'd really like to speak to those people to see if they can assist us in our inquiries,"

he said.

The stretch of Clarence Street between Druitt and Market streets was closed while forensic
officers examined the crime scene.

Anyone with information about the man's death is urged to contact City Central Police
via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

AAP sg/jhp

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