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NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb defends not watching body-cam footage of 95yo being tasered

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says it "takes courage" not to view the body-cam footage of an elderly woman being tasered, and that she wants "a complete picture" of the incident before she looks at it, as the woman's family asks media for privacy.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Police chief says watching taser bodycam will taint inquiry

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says viewing footage of an elderly woman being Tasered could affect her impartiality and taint the investigation.

The New Daily · May 22, 2023

Top cop says watching Taser bodycam will taint inquiry

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says viewing footage of an elderly woman being Tasered could affect her impartiality and taint the investigation.

AAP · May 22, 2023

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New Footage Has Been Released Showing Six NSW Police Officers Handcuffing An 81 Y.O W Dementia

Body camera footage has just been released showing an 81-year-old woman and dementia sufferer being handcuffed by six NSW police officers.

Pedestrian.tv · May 21, 2023

NSW Police arrest second man after Darcy Schafer-Turner's body found in metal container in Warrell Creek

NSW Police allege 22-year-old Darcy Schafer-Turner was murdered by his friend, Zachary Richard Fraser, in a Peakhurst home in Sydney's south, between April 27 and 29.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

Police officers being called to aged care homes is 'standard protocol', industry expert says

The family of 95-year-old taser victim, Clare Nowland, maintain a bedside vigil as questions are raised about why NSW Police police were called to her nursing home.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

Qld fugitive nabbed for alleged carjacking in Sydney

A man wanted over serious offences in Queensland has been arrested by NSW police after an alleged carjacking in Sydney.

AAP · May 19, 2023

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NSW ex-Lib leader Kerry Chikarovski’s son charged with multiple drug offences

The son of former NSW Liberal Party leader Kerry Chikarovski has been charged over allegedly supplying drugs on the dark web

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

What we know about 95yo aged care resident's tasering

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered by officers after staff at her aged care home called NSW Police over fears she was wielding a knife.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Woman, 95, tasered by police not expected to survive

NSW Police have brought in the homicide squad amid fears the 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by an officer will not survive.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

NSW Police Reveal Why They Tasered A 95 Y.O. Woman TBH There’s No Good Reason Here

The woman is in critical condition as is "expected to die".

Pedestrian.tv · May 19, 2023

Grandmother, 95, fighting for life after being tasered

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered after staff at her aged care home, fearing she was carrying a knife, called NSW Police.

AAP · May 18, 2023

Officer's job under review, homicide squad called in, as police pledge robust review into elderly taser incident

The use of a taser against 95-year-old Clare Nowland raises concerns about restraint and the use of force in aged care facilities, advocates say, as homicide squad investigators are called in to investigate.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

95-year-old great-grandmother fighting for life after being tasered in nursing home police altercation

A 95-year-old great-grandmother is reportedly fighting for her life after being tasered when she was found with a knife in a nursing home.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023

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The New Daily · May 17, 2023

Mark Latham fails to apologise for homophobic tweet, awaits defamation fight

Controversial NSW One Nation MP Mark Latham is set to defend a graphic and homophobic tweet in court as his window to apologise closes.

ABC News · May 14, 2023

Sikh leaders call for 'peace' after vandalism of Hindu temple in Western Sydney

Police are investigating the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Rosehill earlier this month, as tensions flare within the Indian diaspora over a non-binding referendum.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

'Virtual kidnapping' scams targeting Chinese international students on the rise in NSW, as police issue warning

Police know of four cases across NSW in the past month, with Chinese students as young as 17 targeted and ordered to pay sums of up to $280,000 or face being deported.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

The prison phone calls and 'code' Bassam Hamzy allegedly used to direct drug ring from jail

The first week of Brothers 4 Life founder Bassam Hamzy's trial has heard recorded phone calls which prosecutors allege show him passing on "instructions" to a man supplying meth on his behalf.

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ABC News · May 5, 2023

Rabbitohs Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker visit flood-affected Cabbage Tree Island school students

A chance encounter with some friendly police — and a couple of willing NRL stars — have brought dreams to life for flood-affected Indigenous children from Cabbage Tree Island on the NSW North Coast.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Sydney police treating disappearance of man, 54, as suspicious

Police says the disappearance of Zoran Popovski, who was last seen crossing a road in south Sydney almost a month ago, is suspicious and they are calling on the public to help them find the 54-year-old.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

'Bullying and harassment' of LGBTIQ people on Sydney's Oxford Street prompts demands for tougher police action

Sydney drag queen Tina Bikki says more police patrols are needed in the city's popular LGBTIQ precinct after reports of violence and harassment.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

Brothers 4 Life leader Bassam Hamzy allegedly used lawyer as go-between in drug ring, court told

Gang leader Bassam Hamzy is accused of using coded language about legal fees and barristers to hide a meth supply operation, all while he was in high-security prison.

Pedestrian.tv · May 1, 2023

NSW Police Are Now Investigating Festering Pustule Mark Latham Over That Vile Tweet

"I've been openly gay in public life for 15 years and in parliament for over 10 years, and never have I experienced such a homophobic, sexualised attack."

ABC News · Apr 30, 2023

Central Coast domestic violence photography project puts victim-survivor voices at its heart

Kristy lived through "horrific" physical, emotional and financial abuse. Now, she is putting her vulnerabilities on display to help other victim-survivors.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2023

Alex Greenwich takes legal action against Mark Latham over 'homophobic' tweet

The Sydney MP makes formal complaints to police and the NSW anti-discrimination board and says he will launch defamation proceedings unless Mr Latham apologises.

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