Kumanjayi Walker inquest: racism ‘not widespread’ in Northern Territory police force, court hears

NT assistant commissioner says it was wholly inappropriate' for specialist police to carry assault weapons in remote Yuendumu community

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Racism is not widespread" within the Northern Territory police force, a top officer has told an inquest into the police shooting death of Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker.

The NT assistant commissioner, Travis Wurst, also said he approved a specialist team to attend the remote community of Yuendumu prior to Walker's death, but he believed the officers were only providing support and relief to local police.

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