First person charged over Wakeley riot after Sydney church stabbing attack granted bail

The first person arrested and charged for taking part in the Wakeley riots was granted bail after appearing at Blacktown local court on Thursday.

Dani Mansour, 19, was charged with riot, affray and destroying or damaging property as part of the mob that allegedly attacked police in Wakeley on Monday night.

Mansour was granted strict bail conditions at Blacktown local court on Thursday, including a ban on accessing social media.

The court heard Mansour allegedly filmed himself smashing two police vehicles and taking part in the riot, posting the footage to his personal Instagram page.

Police told the court they were combing through social media footage of the riot as part of their investigation, and were concerned Mansour’s release and potential communication with other rioters could hamper their efforts.

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