Community in shock after fatal stabbing of Sydney footy player outside Marrickville Guzman y Gomez

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Community in shock after fatal stabbing of Sydney footy player outside Marrickville Guzman y Gomez
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The hunt is continuing for a man who stabbed a “well-liked” suburban rugby league player to death outside a busy restaurant in Sydney’s inner west, as his loved ones mourn. Friends and family gathered outside Guzman y Gomez on Marrickville Rd on Tuesday night, to remember 32-year-old Sitaleki Filihiahekava, the day after he was fatally stabbed at the location about 7.40pm on Monday.

Underworld links probed after man stabbed to death in Sydney. Horrified diners and witnesses watched on as first responders tried to save him, but Filihiahekava died at the scene. Cards attached to flowers left at the scene on Tuesday paid tribute to “Big Leki”. “Rest in peace my brother,” a card read. “Long live Leks!” read another.

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