NT police officer charged with the murder of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker to plead not guilty
THE NT police officer charged with the murder of Kumanjayi Walker will contest the charges against him and plead not guilty, NT Police Association president Paul McCue says
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THE NT police officer charged with the murder of Kumanjayi Walker will contest the charges against him and plead not guilty, NT Police Association president Paul McCue says.
The officer, Zachary Rolfe, 28, was charged on Wednesday night.
Mr Walker, 19, died on Saturday afternoon.
His death is being treated as a death in custody.
Rolfe was bailed on Wednesday evening and has been suspended on full pay.
In a statement, Mr McCue said the association would support the officer and his family.
“Whilst we acknowledge the tragic circumstance of the event the member has made it clear that he will plead not guilty and will vigorously contest the charge,” Mr McCue said.
“He, like all, has the presumption of innocence in his favour.”
“The member and his family have the complete support of the NTPA as do all his colleagues and our members who put their lives at risk every day to protect the community from violent offending.”
Rolfe will appear in court at Alice Springs on December 19.
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