2 publishers · first seen Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:14 UTC · updated Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:34 UTC
A 51-year-old man, Roberto Urbano, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court via video link, charged with the murder of food delivery rider Feng Jianming and causing serious injury to another rider. Urbano allegedly stabbed the riders after they confronted him for tampering with their bikes. Feng, 47, died at the scene, while the other rider, 34, sustained serious injuries. During the court appearance, Urbano disrupted the proceedings by calling out, standing on a chair, and exposing himself. The court granted permission to photograph Urbano's injuries and collect DNA samples for comparison with evidence from the crime scene.
Feng Jianming, a 47-year-old Chinese national, had been working in Australia for nine years to support his family in China. His wife, Xu, and their two children were financially dependent on his work. The incident has prompted an outpouring of grief and calls for improved safety measures for gig economy workers. A GoFundMe campaign organized by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association has raised over $405,000 to support Feng's family with funeral and travel expenses.
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