Police union offers Zach Rolfe ‘full support’ ahead of murder trial in Darwin next year

‘THE NTPA will continue to assist Constable Rolfe as he prepares to vigorously defend his charge in the Darwin Supreme Court. He, like all, has the presumption of innocence’

Northern Territory Police Association (NTPA) President Paul McCue says Zach Rolfe continues to enjoy the union’s ‘full support’. Picture: Che Chorley

• NT police officer Zach Rolfe’s murder trial to be held in Darwin
• Zach Rolfe to face trial in Supreme Court for alleged murder of Kumanjayi Walker

THE NT police union continues to stand behind the cop charged with murder over the shooting death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu last year.

In a statement issued after the Supreme Court ruled Zach Rolfe would be tried in Darwin rather than Alice Springs on Thursday NT Police Association president Paul McCue said Rolfe continued to enjoy the union’s “full support”.

“The NTPA respects the decision of Acting Justice Dean Mildren, who this morning ruled Constable Zach Rolfe’s trial will go ahead in Darwin,” he said.

“The NTPA will continue to assist Constable Rolfe as he prepares to vigorously defend his charge in the Darwin Supreme Court. He, like all, has the presumption of innocence.”

Mr McCue said the union would continue to provide ongoing assistance “to all members directly and indirectly involved in the incident and court proceedings”.

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Rolfe is due to face trial in July.

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