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Rose Tattoo Angry Anderson and Mark Evans. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Rose Tattoo Angry Anderson and Mark Evans. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Son of Angry Anderson killed in Northern Beaches Assault

by Paul Cashmere on November 4, 2018

in News

A man, believed to be one of the son’s of Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo, has died after a violent assault in the Sydney northern beaches suburb of Queenscliff.

New South Wales police have confirmed at they were called to the corner of Pavilion Street and Bridge Road at Queenscliff just after 6am this morning (Sunday 4 November 2018).

They found a man unconscious with serious head injuries. He died on his way to hospital.

Police are yet to confirm if it is Anderson but the Daily Telegraph has named the victim as Liam Anderson, son of Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson. At this stage they are just saying it in a man believed to be in this 20s.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

A man was arrested at the scene and is being interviewed at Manly Police Station.

Further information has been revealed saying the deceased was 26-years old and the man arrested was 20. The 20-year fought with Police who had to use capsicum spray to arrest him.

UPDATE: The deceased man has been confirmed to be 26-year old Liam Anderson, son of Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson.

STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF GARY “ANGRY” ANDERSON, AM

Following the death of Angry Anderson’s son Liam in Sydney in the early hours of Sunday morning November 4, 2018, the family has asked that media and the general public respect their privacy.

With the matter in the hands of NSW Police, the family will not be making any comment at this stage, nor are we as Anderson’s management in a position to offer any comment on their behalf.

– SCOT CRAWFORD, CREATIVE SERVICES

UPDATE: 5 Nov 2018 Mathew Flame named as Liam Anderson’s killer and charged with murder.

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