The chief executive of major construction firm Hansen Yuncken, George Bardas, has had his Sydney home targeted in a firebombing in Putney, in what police are treating as a suspicious arson attack.
Emergency services were called to the property in the early hours of Thursday after a white SUV was seen alight in the driveway. Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze and the home was evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.
“Police have established a crime scene, and an investigation into the cause of the fire has commenced,” NSW Police said. “Initial inquiries indicate the blaze is suspicious.”
Video circulated online through SCN WorldStar shows offenders smashing a vehicle window, pouring fuel at the entrance of the home and igniting it before fleeing while shouting, “F— you George!”
The footage also included a message claiming it was aimed at “George Bardas and any other builders that want to play dirty,” warning: “Stay out of our game and we’ll stay out of yours” and “Continue to test the waters and you’ll face repercussions.”
There is no suggestion Bardas is involved in any wrongdoing, only that he is a victim of crime.
Hansen Yuncken described the incident as “a criminal matter currently being investigated by NSW Police and other local authorities,” adding it was cooperating with investigators.
Investigations remain ongoing, with Ryde police continuing inquiries into the attack.
Source: SMH.
