Three teens charged over stabbing of 17-year-old worker at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show 

Three teenagers have been charged over the stabbing murder of a 16-year-old boy Sydney’s Royal Easter Show.

The shocking incident in April saw Uati ‘Pele’ Faletolu knifed in the chest during a melee witnessed by families attending the show.

Faletolu had been on a break from working on the Break Dance ride at the show when the altercation occurred on April 11. 

The teen was an expectant father.

Police seen at the scene of the melee at the Royal Easter Show last April

The police investigation into his death had been stymied with officers at one stage saying people are keeping key details ‘secret’, but have now revealed an 18-year-old man was arrested at Shalvey in Sydney’s west last Saturday and charged with murder.

A second 18-year-old man was arrested at Schofields Train Station on Wednesday and was also charged with murder.

A 14-year-old boy was then arrested in Arndell Park on Friday and also charged with murder.

The three teens were refused bail ahead of court appearances. 

State Crime Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Jason Weinstein, said the arrests were the result of a long investigation by Homicide Squad detectives.

;From the outset police were met with a wall of silence from associates of those involved and undertook a painstaking investigative process to reach this point,; he said.

‘This and other recent acts of knife crime that we’ve seen were senseless acts of violence which have had devastating consequences for victims, their families, and also those allegedly responsible.

‘I implore young persons to think carefully about their choices and the consequences of carrying or using a knife and encourage parents to speak with their children about the dangers associated with it. I don’t want to see other families devastated like this.’ 

Three teenagers – two 18-year-olds and a 14-year-old – have been arrested in the past week and charged with the murder of Faletolu

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the arrests send a strong message that violence of any kind will not be tolerated.

‘This was a shocking incident that played out publicly at one of Sydney’s most popular family events,’ Mr Toole said.

‘This breakthrough clearly shows that it doesn’t matter how long it takes, and no matter what obstacles police face, their investigations remain ongoing, and now three teenagers are facing murder charges.’