Fourth man charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian

Three other men already charged over February abduction and death remain before the courts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A fourth man has been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly Sydney man, who was allegedly abducted in a case of mistaken identity. More than two months after 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his home in Sydney’s north in the early hours of 13 February, police arrested a 19-year-old on Tuesday over two offences, including murder. The man was due to face Mount Druitt local court on Wednesday. Three others have been charged and remain before the courts. The New South Wales police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, said the teenager arrested on Tuesday was involved in Baghsarian’s initial abduction. “We’re alleging this 19-year-old actually provided a firearm that was used in his initial kidnapping,” Lanyon told 2GB radio on Wednesday. Investigators are continuing to look into other possible suspects, he said, adding that Sydney was now dealing with a very different organised crime environment. “We are seeing young people predominantly being contracted online to c

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