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Father-to-Be Fatally Stabbed at Sydney Show
19 Dec
Summary
- Teenager sentenced to seven years for manslaughter of young father.
- Killer eligible for parole in October 2026, less than five years.
- Victim was months from becoming a father when fatally attacked.
A young father-to-be was fatally stabbed at Sydney's Royal Easter Show on April 11, 2022. The attacker, who was 14 at the time and cannot be named, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter. He is eligible for parole as early as October 14, 2026, after receiving a minimum sentence of four years and three months.
The court found the teen not guilty of murder, as he lacked the specific intention to kill. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting to carrying a knife as a 'protective security blanket.' The fatal incident occurred during a brawl involving rival gangs from western Sydney.
Uati Faletolu, 17, was working as a ride attendant when he was fatally stabbed in the chest. Tragically, he was just months away from becoming a father. His girlfriend later gave birth to their son, named Uati in his honor.
