A teenage boy will face court today charged with murder following the death of a beloved pizza shop owner at Kingswood.
Sonmez Alagoz, the owner of The Pizza Stop at Kingswood, suffered a single stab wound just after 10.00pm on Tuesday night.
58-year-old Alagoz was transported to Westmead Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries shortly after 12.30am on Wednesday morning.
Police made seven arrests in connection with the incident, all teenagers.
A 15-year-old boy has now been charged with murder, and has been refused bail to appear before a children’s court later today.
The six others who were arrested have been released, pending the ongoing investigation.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.