Thirteenth arrest made in fatal Zillmere park attack investigation
A 13th person has been arrested in relation to the Brisbane park brawl on Sunday that claimed the life of 19-year-old Girum Mekonnen.
The latest arrested person was brought into the Brisbane City Watchhouse in handcuffs in an unmarked police car just after midday on Friday and pulled their shirt up to cover their face from cameras.
The 13th person to be arrested (right) over the Zillmere melee arrives at the Brisbane Watchhouse with a detective in the car (left).Credit:Toby Crockford
Two Redbank Plains men were charged overnight with one count each of murder, affray and disobedience to lawful order, as well as 12 counts of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
Ben Abio, 19, and Abraham Ajang Yaak, 26, had their cases mentioned in the Brisbane Arrests Court on Roma Street on Friday. Both matters were adjourned to a committal call-over on November 16 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Ten other men allegedly involved had their cases mentioned in Brisbane Arrests Court on Thursday, with adjournments to November 16.
Those 10 are Anas Ayman Abdu Musa, Joseph Lokolong, Alex Edward Deng, Gabreal Wal, Santo Wal, Chan Kuchmol Kon, Kresto Wal Wal, Yohana Wal Wal, Majok Riel Majok and Juma Makuol Deng Makuol.
They are all aged between 18 and 32.
The men are each charged with murder, 12 counts each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and affray and disobedience to a lawful order.
Mr Mekonnen died following a brawl between two groups at O'Callaghan Park in Zillmere, north of Brisbane, about 5.30pm on Sunday.
One of the 12 alleged victims who survived, one remained in hospital in a serious condition on Wednesday, while two others were recovering in another ward.
The police investigation continues.
Toby Crockford is a breaking news reporter at the Brisbane Times