Police Uninvited from Mardi Gras After Alleged Double Murder Incident

This comes after a senior constable in the police force was charged with the murder of two gay men.

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Police Uninvited from Mardi Gras After Alleged Double Murder Incident — Police tape is seen at a protest in Sydney, Australia, on July 19, 2015. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

2/26/2024Updated: 2/26/2024

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The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board has disinvited New South Wales (NSW) Police from a major pride festival after a senior constable allegedly murdered two men.

Senior Constable Beau Lamarre-Condon, 28, has been charged with the murders of Ten television presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and flight attendant Luke Davies, 29.

Monica O’Shea

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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]

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