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Coronial inquest into Porepunkah police shootings set to begin
Key takeaways
- The hearing in the Coroners Court of Victoria will examine the deaths of slain Victoria Police officers Vadim De Waart-Hottart and Neal Thompson.
- The Coroners Court of Victoria will commence directions hearings into the Porepunkah police shootings today.
- The coroner is expected to advise which Victoria Police member will be assigned to each inquest and set timelines for evidence submissions.
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The hearing in the Coroners Court of Victoria will examine the deaths of slain Victoria Police officers Vadim De Waart-Hottart and Neal Thompson. (Supplied: Police Veterans Victoria)
The Coroners Court of Victoria will commence directions hearings into the Porepunkah police shootings today.
In two separate inquests, the coroner will examine the deaths of Senior Constable Vadmin de Waart-Hottart, 34, and Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, along with Dezi Freeman, who was later shot by police.
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