Sydney Park — Feb 6, 2012 – approx 8.30pm — a young man entered the park and started yelling threats and homophobic abuse, and was behaving in a threatening manner toward men in the park. He is described as being approx. 25yo, with blonde hair… and was wearing dark clothing and riding a skateboard around the the park at the time.

Police were notified and attended the scene shortly after… we thank the officers for their assistance.

If you encounter this youth and/or any danger in the park, move to safety and contact police immediately — 000

Sydney Park — 29 December, 2011 – 9.30pm — three males of Mediterranean appearance were seen walking through the groves from the bridge toward Campbell Rd… they seemed intimidating and ‘out-of-place’ and some guys scattered… they then snuck-up and started running towards guys standing at the end of the groves, and bashed one man who was concussed to the head and bleeding.

the bashers returned later and started yelling “pussy boy” at the guys there.

Police have indicated they may patrol the park — remain calm and DO NOT RUN — they’re obviously concerned for our safety and keen to catch the bashers

if you encounter bashers and/or have any further information, please report to the GLLO Officer at Newtown Police or Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000

you can also REPORT or EMAIL if you have any further information and/or encounter bashers… and please let us know if you contacted police and how officers responded

remain calm – tell the operator where you are and what is happening, and any information that may identify the bashers… you can request to remain anonymous… police are there to assist you, and officers should always respond in a professional and courteous manner

you can also contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 after an incident and provide information about what happened – you can remain anonymous

please be careful — if you encounter bashers, do not approach or scatter – there’s safety in numbers, so stay close to others and move to safety… notify others of any danger in the area

if you see someone in trouble, please help them — make lots of noise and contact police immediately… taking a photo may also assist to identify the bashers

please take good care and always look out for each other

Friday June 17 — 1am — police vehicle observed driving through park… Redfern Police

DO NOT RUN — always remain calm — keep together — walk to safety — even though you may be fearful of police, don’t give them an excuse to chase and intimidate you… don’t buy it

if approached, always be polite and courteous — be aware that officers may attempt to intimidate you with an inappropriate and/or homophobic comment — don’t bite — be confident and assertive — do not panic

if officers are confrontational — remain calm — ask for their full name, rank and station – which they MUST tell you — note what they do and say to you — politely inform the officer you will be making a complaint and calmly walk away… REPORT immediately