Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days
New South Wales police minister Yasmin Catley has denied that gang violence is out of control in Sydney following two recent mistaken-identity shootings. Authorities maintain that they have sufficient resources to combat organized crime groups.
Why it matters
Public safety concerns are rising in Sydney due to a string of violent incidents, putting pressure on local government and law enforcement.
NSW minister for police Yasmin Catley (right) speaks to the media alongside acting NSW premier Prue Car at a press conference on the shootings on Thursday. Photograph: Paul Braven/AAP NSW minister for police Yasmin Catley (right) speaks to the media alongside acting NSW premier Prue Car at a press conference on the shootings on Thursday. Photograph: Paul Braven/AAP Australia news Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days Yasmin Catley says ‘we will not be surrendering our streets’ after as many as six suspected mistaken identity shootings since the start of last year
Prefer the Guardian on Google The New South Wales police minister denies that gang violence is out of control in the state, despite two people being shot dead in suspected cases of mistaken identity in as many days.
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