Police have released CCTV of a man they are hoping to identify as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of Niariay Bol in Deer Park more than two years ago.
Emergency services were called to the 52-year-old’s home on Leila Street just after 11.40pm on December 5, 2021, where he was found with significant injuries to his abdomen.
Paramedics attempted to revive Mr Bol, however he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe earlier that evening, a group of at least nine males arrived at the house he shared with two other men and were drinking at the address whilst Mr Bol remained in an upstairs bedroom.
While the circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, police believe Mr Bol was subjected to an unprovoked attack while in his bedroom in where he was fatally stabbed.
Four people were arrested on the night at the scene, including a 23-year-old Deer Park man, a 25-year-old Fraser Rise man, a 22-year-old Derrimut man and a 22-year-old Caroline Springs man.
All four were interviewed and later released pending further inquiries.
The motivation for the attack remains unclear.
Police believe not all of those who were at the property that night were close associates of Bol or each other and they are still working to determine the identities of several of the men.
This includes one of three men shown in CCTV footage captured just after 12.05am on December 6, 2021, near the Leila Street property.
The man police are seeking to identify is believed to be approximately 185 centimetres tall with a medium build and was wearing a ski mask, hooded puffer jacket and tracksuit pants.
Police believe that this man may be carrying some items underneath his jacket which are believed to be stolen from the address.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said he is hopeful the release of this CCTV provides police with further avenues of inquiry.
“Despite two years of investigation, no one has been charged with Niariay’s death and those responsible have not been held to account,” he said.
“This was a chaotic scene with a number of people present, many of whom had consumed alcohol on the night.
“While police have spoken to several people about the incident, It is still unclear to us exactly who had been at the address and how everyone was known to each other.
“We believe a number of people left the property before emergency services arrived and we are still attempting to identify a number of those people.
“I’d also say to any of those people who have not yet made themselves known to police, now is the time to come forward.”
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
