Police say they've been uninvited from this weekend's Sydney Mardi Gras, following days of discussion about whether it would be appropriate for them to march.
"The NSW Police Force has been advised that the Board of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has decided to withdraw the invitation to NSW Police to participate in this year's event," a police spokesperson said in a statement tonight.NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb earlier backed police continuing to march.
Speaking to 9News this afternoon, Greenwich said police had work to do to repair their standing with the LGBTQ community but should still march during Saturday night's parade. "There are many gay and lesbian police officers who look forward to showing their support for the LGBTQ community at Mardi Gras by marching.Jesse Baird and Luke Davies are alleged to have been murdered.
Webb said earlier said it would be a "travesty" for police to be excluded but promised to comply with organisers' wishes.
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