Chief Magistrate Graeme Henson criticises NSW Police's 'code of silence' surrounding a case in which two officers were charged over the attempted rape of a schoolgirl in Sydney's south-west.
A Chief Magistrate has criticised NSW Police's "code of silence" surrounding a case in which two officers were charged over the attempted rape of a schoolgirl in Sydney's south-west.One of the defendants did not show up for the hearingSenior Constables Angelo Dellosa, 30, and James Delinicolis, 29 remain on bail after being charged with the aggravated sexual assault of a 17-year-old at The Ramada Hotel in Cabramatta in March.
Appearing at Sydney's Downing Centre court complex today, Mr Dellosa was dressed in a black suit and tie, but covered his face with a mask and dark sunglasses as made his way past reporters and camera crews. "You turned up to court with a code of silence — there is no explanation required other than further inquiries are taking place," the Chief Magistrate said.
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