Article 695WJ Zachary Rolfe leaves Australia after saying NT police were planning to sack him

Zachary Rolfe leaves Australia after saying NT police were planning to sack him

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Nino Bucci and Sarah Collard
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Rolfe's father says he expects his son to return and give evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest if his legal action to avoid doing so fails

The Northern Territory police officer cleared of murdering Kumanjayi Walker has left Australia, only days after he says he was issued another disciplinary notice and informed by command that they planned to sack him from the force because of his mental health.

Zachary Rolfe said in a 2,500-word statement published on Facebook on Thursday night that he was a good cop" who loved the job", but that he had been painted" as racist and violent.

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