Hundreds of mourners – and a large police contingent – have arrived at a Sydney mosque to farewell former Comancheros president Mick Hawi.
Lebanese migrant Mahmoud ‘Mick’ Hawi, 37, was gunned down by unknown hit men outside his gym, Fitness First Rockdale, last Thursday.
Mosque officials said he will be farewelled at traditional prayers, where it is understood his body will be washed as per Islamic custom and his family members will spend time with him.
Slain bikie Mick Hawi pictured with wife Carolina – the Comancheros bikie boss’ funeral was held on Thursday
Hundreds of people arrived to mourn the former bikie boss a week after he was shot dead
Women were seen arriving to Arncliffe’s Al Zahra mosque to farewell Hawi
A large police van sat outside the entrance of Arncliffe’s Al Zahra mosque shortly after midday and police cars sat on most corners in the block surrounding the place of worship. Police said they were there to ensure the funeral did not disrupt traffic.
A convoy of luxury cars arrived at the mosque just before midday with Hawi’s wife Carolina and their two sons, as well as immediate family.
Up to 200 mourners, many dressed in black tribute t-shirts with Haw’s face and name on the back, were seen piling into the mosque.
The Lebanese migrant will be then be buried at the city’s Rookwood necropolis. Hawi’s body was released to the family by investigators on Wednesday, after an autopsy.
The Lebanese migrant will be then be buried at the city’s Rookwood necropolis. Hawi’s body was released to the family by investigators on Wednesday, after an autopsy
Mosque officials said he will be farewelled at traditional prayers, where it is understood his body will be washed as per Islamic custom and his family members will spend time with him
A convoy of luxury cars arrived at the mosque just before midday with Hawi’s wife Carolina and their two sons, as well as immediate family
He rose to infamy in 2009 for his involvement in a brutal brawl at Sydney Airport which resulted in the death of a Hells Angels associate.
His wife, Carolina Gonzalez, successfully made an urgent application to the New South Wales Supreme Court to obtain a sperm sample, her lawyer submitting she still ‘desires’ to have more children with her late husband.
Up to 200 mourners, many dressed in black tribute t-shirts with Haw’s face and name on the back, were seen piling into the mosque