Dayne Brajkovich attack: Cops believe brutal stabbing of a notorious Hells Angels bikie at a packed Ministry of Sound music festival in Perth was a revenge hit ordered by gang bosses

Crime Squad detectives are investigating whether the knife attack on notorious former Hells Angels bikie Dane Brajkovich was an act of retaliation.

Brajkovic, 44, was stabbed in the neck about 9.50pm on Friday as people were leaving the Ministry of Sound Classical EDM concert at Perth’s Queen’s Park and Botanic Gardens.

Police said he suffered a “severe laceration to his neck” as a result of the attack and was rushed to the Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) for emergency surgery.

Gang Squad detectives are investigating whether the knife attack on notorious former Hells Angels bikie Dane Brajkovic (right) was an act of retaliation.

Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Thompson addressed the media on Saturday afternoon, confirming they believed it was a targeted attack.

“At this stage we believe the incident is the result of internal disputes between the Hells Angels and a former member,” Detective Senior Sergeant Thompson said.

“The parties involved are known to each other, and the possibility that this incident is the result of retaliation is certainly an area we are investigating.”

Brajkovic was reportedly kicked out of the Hells Angels in January 2022 after he allegedly assaulted the club’s then-president.

He was seen leaving RPH early Saturday morning with his wife Jacinta and a large bandage around his throat before his vehicle was followed by a police officer.

Senior Sergeant Thompson said investigators must have considered it appropriate to remove Brajkovic from the public area.

“We do have ongoing concerns about his safety, but also anyone who has considered assaulting a victim should reconsider this as we are taking a number of measures to ensure his safety and ensure that anyone who assaults him is dealt with appropriately recorded,’ he said.

Shortly after the attack, a group of people were seen leaving Kings Park on motorbikes.

The 44-year-old former Hells Angel bikie required emergency surgery for wounds to his neck.

Detective Senior Sergeant Thompson said “immature outbursts of violence” would have “serious consequences”.

“If you, as an outlaw motorcycle gang, decide to become violent in the community, we will legally restrict your behavior as a result because we don’t want members of the public to be put at greater risk,” he said.

Before he became Australia’s most recognizable bikie, Brajkovic was a fresh-faced teenager with no tattoo.

“All they care about is their own interests. whatever their reason, immaturity in trying to target that person. ‘

Detectives are looking for any photographs or visions of the incident or the people involved.

Visions or images can be uploaded directly to the police. Hereand other information can be passed on to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Reports can also be made. Online.

Police will provide more information at a news conference later Saturday.

Mr. Brajkovic is known for his extensive facial tattoos and can always be seen wearing a signature gold chain and bracelet valued at approximately $216,000 and $103,000 respectively, as well as eight 16-karat gold rings, items he has previously called his ” legal fist.” rags.

Dane Brajkovic was attending the Ministry of Sound Classical EDM concert in Kings Park on Friday night when he was attacked.

In January this year, he was cleared of two charges related to allegedly displaying gang insignia, with WA Police having to pay him $4,000 in legal fees.

In March, he made headlines again due to the fallout from the Perth Mint gold doping scandal.

ABC reported that the Perth Mint had gold bars that they tried to sell on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, but they were rejected because they did not meet purity requirements.

Part of the Four Corners investigation alleges that Mint employees failed to do a background check on Mr. Brajkovich when he walked in and bought $27,000 worth of gold in cash.

Kicked out of the Hells Angels by top bosses, Brajkovic (pictured with wife Jacinta Hill and stepdaughter Audrina) is focused on his property empire, owning three investment properties in Perth’s Belmont area.