APOLOGY

5 September 2018

We refer to our media release that was published on 2 September 2018 and to the media release of the Ibrahim family of 3 September 2018.

Representatives of APA (NSW) have conducted further investigations into a case attended by paramedics on Sunday 2 September 2018 at Iris Street Riverwood. We have identified factual inaccuracies in our media release and wish to now correct these.

APA (NSW) acknowledges that any statement in the previous media release to the effect that Mr. Ibrahim’s family members either contributed or were in any way responsible for his death is wholly incorrect and should not have been published.

Likewise, APA (NSW) further acknowledges that at no time did Mr. Ibrahim’s family members obstruct or threaten paramedics whilst they were administering medical assistance to Mr. Ibrahim. Unfortunately, despite doing everything that they could, paramedics were unable to revive Mr. Ibrahim.

APA (NSW) deeply regrets publishing its previous media release and unreservedly apologises for any grief, embarrassment or distress it caused to family members of Mr. Ibrahim.

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