THE mother and son charged with murdering Inspector Bryson Anderson have shown no remorse for the death and are in "complete denial" of the roles they played in the killing, police allege.

A memorial fund has been set up to help Inspector Anderson's wife and three children, aged 15, 12 and 10. Full details here

Neither Fiona Barbieri, 45, nor her son Mitchell, 19, were brought up from the cells at Penrith Court during their first appearance on murder charges this morning.

But in court documents presented to magistrate Annette Sinclair, police alleged both had demonstrated "no remorse and a complete denial of the offence’’ in their reasons for holding the pair in custody.

"(They display) a complete disregard for the law and (are) a real risk to the safety of the community should (they) be released on bail,’’ police said.

The court heard police had applied for a DNA test and other forensic procedures to be carried out on Mitchell Barbieri, but the request would not be dealt with until it came before a magistrate next Friday.

Their lawyer Natalija Cavar said there would be no bail application for either family member during the brief session.

Fiona and Mitchell Barbieri will remain in custody until at least February, when they are next due to return to court.

Later, Insp Anderson's widow Donna held onto his father Rex as the police officer's brother Damien read a statement outside Windsor police station.

"Our family cannot adequately express the devastation that follows the loss of Bryson.

"Commensurate with our sense of loss is the pride we have in a man who has given his life in the service of the people of New South Wales.

"Bryson has been recognised as an outstanding police officer and he has been commended for his work on many occasions.

"Privately, he is a dedicated and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

"Our family would like to thank his colleagues who were present with Bryson yesterday and those police, ambulance and hospital staff who worked so hard to save him.

"We would also like to thank the members of the New South Wales Police Force for their unwavering support, together with the family, friends and members of the community who have sent literally thousands of messages of support.

"Bryson will never be replaced, however he has left a legacy that will endure. His passing is not only a loss to his family and friends but also a loss to the people of New South Wales that will never be overcome.

"Thank you for your interest and we ask that we now be given some privacy."

Killer feud started by aviary

A FEUD over a bird aviary is alleged to have sparked the violent altercation which led to the death of 45-year-old Insp Anderson.

Residents at Oakville, in Sydney's south west, today said the drama unfolded about 1pm, when arrows were allegedly fired into bird cages belonging to tow truck identity Kevin Waters.



Mr Waters, who has lived at the Scheyville Rd property for about six years, is understood to have called police about an hour later, when multiple arrows were found inside an aviary.

The Telegraph has been told police spoke to Mr Waters, before visiting a neighboring property owned by Fiona Barbieri, 42, who lives there with her 19-year-old son Mitch.

It is alleged an altercation took place at the Barbieri property, and back up was called for.

Duty officer Insp Anderson arrived at the property about 4pm.

Within moments of being on scene, police allege Insp Anderson was struck to the head with a knife.

Colleagues tried desperately to render assistance but he suffered a cardiac arrest.

With no time to wait for an ambulance helicopter, paramedics rushed Insp Anderson by road to Hawkesbury Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Residents said the feud between the Waters' and Barbieri's had been long-standing, and was primarily over the bird cages.

Employees of Mr Waters have this morning gathered at a road block at the end of the street, hugging each other and sharing news of the tragedy which unfolded.

One employee said Mr Waters was "devastated" that his call for help yesterday could have ended so horrifically.

Scores of police remain at the crime scene, meticulously investigating what unfolded.

Police are investigating the involvement of another man who is not under arrest but known to police - tow-truck operator Kevin Waters.

"No one really wants to talk about Kevin or his operation but he has links to the Comanchero," said a truck industry source.

It is understood those "links" involved writing a reference for an outlaw bikie, who had been working for him and had been charged with murder in 2002. Other residents said the bad blood between the men was well known.

Wife and three children left alone for Christmas



Last night Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione rushed to the hospital where Insp Anderson's distraught wife and three children had gathered.

Outside the hospital, Mr Scipione paid tribute to his fallen colleague.

"A veteran of the police force ... an excellent officer and a damn good bloke," he said.

"He was called to a dispute and at the scene suffered some serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased a short time after." He said NSW had lost a dedicated, brave and skilled officer, who would have gone a long way in the job.

"Insp Anderson worked for me as a young officer. He was a fine officer then, his tenacity, his courage, his wisdom and his strength stood him in very good stead to go much much further than he has," Mr Scipione said.

Below: Inspector Anderson on the ABC's Australian Story

Insp Anderson was heavily involved in an investigation of alleged police inaction following the high-profile case of domestic violence victim Catherine Smith.

Ms Smith was found not guilty of attempting to murder her own husband after revelations she had suffered 20 years of terror at her husband's hands. Insp Anderson appeared on the ABC's Australian Story describing Ms Smith as "tenacious" and "probably one of the most singularly determined people that I have ever met".

He also personally delivered a letter of apology to Ms Smith following her acquittal.

"It was a step that we could take to try and restore Catherine's faith in the NSW police," he told the ABC.

Police Association president Scott Weber said that the force has lost a colleague and a leader in their organisation.

"He was a father, a brother and an incredibly well-respected officer," Mr Weber said.

He said it was incomprehensible to think an officer could attend a routine neighbourhood dispute, and never go home.

"It just highlights the dangers police face everyday. I ask anyone tomorrow, if they see a police officer pass on their condolences."

A neighbour who knew Insp Anderson said he was a well-known policeman who had worked in various stations throughout western Sydney.

"He'd been around the traps a bit, and for this to happen is really hard to understand. He must have let his guard down which is unlike him," the neighbour said.



Bryson Anderson memorial fund

A memorial fund has been set up to help the grieving family of Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson.

Donations will go to Police Legacy for the financial support of Inspector Anderson's wife and three children, aged 15, 12 and 10.

His death has left police officers and the community in a state of shock, with people extending their sympathies to his wife and children, said NSW Police Association president Scott Weber.

"Losing a member of the police family is always difficult, and losing a husband and a father even more so,'' Mr Weber said.

"This Christmas, three children will have no father, a wife no husband, only because Inspector Anderson was doing his job and working to make NSW a better place.''

Mr Weber said Inspector Bryson's death while trying to settle a neighbourhood dispute had shaken adn saddened all police officers.

"It is unfortunately a horrible and stark reminder of the inherent dangers and risks involved in police work, and that so many men and women put their lives on the line every single day serving their community and trying to make NSW a safer place,'' Mr Weber said.

All donations are tax-deductable and can be made at any bank.

Account name: Bryson Anderson Memorial Fund.

BSB: 815000.

Account No: 273178.