A young Sydney man hospitalized after a savage fight in Surry Hills died after his life support was turned off on Monday.
Evander Tuala, 23, was left in critical condition after sustaining a head injury when he was allegedly beaten during an altercation between two groups in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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The 23-year-old fell and hit his head.
Police allege the fight broke out at around 12.35am after a disagreement began at a venue on Oxford St between two groups.
They say 15 people spilled onto the street and started fighting.
Nearby security guards attempted to break up the fight before police arrived, and those believed to be involved fled the scene.
Video footage of the fight shows a group of men punching each other, including to the back of the head.
Following a foot chase, three men were apprehended by the police.
They have been charged with affray over the incident and remain in court.
Paramedics treated Tuala at the scene before he was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital.
Tuala’s family shared their respects as he remained on life support with serious head injuries.
“Our sweet, sweet BOY Evander Bronson TUALA. You came into this world and brought so much LOVE to our family. Now you have left us BROKEN,” Niu, Tuala’s aunt, wrote on Facebook.
“We were robbed like a thief in the night. I can’t stop crying!! I love you so much my beautiful nephew.
“Your father, Pa and especially Nana will be so happy to finally meet his little boy.”
Police are now looking to identify everyone involved in the fight.
“We have a large number of detectives working on this job, including the Homicide Squad,” Duncan said.
“Come to us, before we come to you.”
No one has been directly charged with the alleged assault.
