UPDATE: Seven men, dubbed the Liverpool Seven, have issued a dramatic warning to their community following their release after a tense police confrontation in Sydney. The group was detained by armed police amid fears of a planned violent act linked to the infamous Bondi Beach gunmen, but they insist they were simply on holiday.
The men were apprehended on December 22, 2025, when tactical officers intercepted their vehicles in a highly publicized operation. Dramatic footage captured the moment police rammed the men’s car, leading to their detention. Despite the alarming circumstances, all seven were released without charges after spending a night in custody.
Now, five members of the group, along with their spokesperson Farid Nagi, took to social media to advise others on how to handle similar encounters with law enforcement. In a TikTok video filmed near Tom Uglys Bridge, Nagi stressed the importance of compliance during police interactions.
“We all know what took place, but the brothers just want to send a strong message that if you do get arrested or interact with law enforcement, comply with them,” Nagi urged. “Don’t resist arrest. Just let them do their business.”
The men, dressed in black fitted attire, expressed gratitude for the support they received while in Sydney. “The brotherhood we experienced in Sydney, we will never forget it,” one member stated, emphasizing their innocence and the traumatic nature of their arrest.
Nagi confirmed that the group plans to take legal action over their treatment, alleging racial profiling during their detention. One man who spoke to the media outside the station claimed, “We didn’t do nothing wrong. It was racism, what else could it be?”
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has confirmed that the group had no connections to the recent Bondi Beach terror attack that tragically claimed 15 lives. However, he noted that the motive behind their initial stop remains unclear, adding that authorities were acting on intelligence suggesting a potential violent offense.
“We were not prepared to tolerate the risk and interdict accordingly,” Lanyon said, reinforcing that police acted based on perceived threats.
As tensions rise in the community, the Liverpool Seven are determined to seek compensation for their ordeal. “They deserve to be compensated,” Nagi stated, highlighting the group’s acceptance of the situation while also calling for accountability from law enforcement.
The urgency of this situation resonates as the Liverpool Seven return to Melbourne today, with a powerful message for their peers: compliance is crucial in times of heightened scrutiny and fear. As this story develops, many are left wondering what the long-term implications will be for both the individuals involved and community-police relations moving forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story.
