The Collingwood Football Club confirms on the morning of the 12th June 2007, Alan Didak had a chance meeting at a nightclub with a person who he now knows is being investigated in relation to the recent city shootings.

Prior to this chance meeting, Alan had never met or spoken to this person who introduced himself as a fan.  When ready to go home, the person offered Alan a lift.

Whilst in the car, the person insisted that Alan accompany him to a bikie gang clubhouse.  Alan felt he had no choice but to comply.  At the clubhouse, Alan was introduced to another person and stayed for a short while before insisting that he needed to go home.  He was then driven as a passenger in the back seat of a coupe with two other people in the front.  Alan observed erratic and dangerous driving and was desperate to be let out.  Eventually Alan was let out near the city and made his way home by taxi.  

Alan has been cooperating with the police as a witness over the last 48 hours by providing as much information as he is able to.  Prior to his ordeal Alan had been drinking very heavily, and as the night’s events unfolded he became increasingly concerned for his own safety.

Alan will continue to assist the police with their ongoing enquiries as a witness.  Alan has not been charged with any offence.