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S3|E2 MACQUARIE FIELDS RIOTS
Episode Title: The Macquarie Fields Riots: Unmasking the Chaos and Fallout with Retired Constable Andrew Murphy
Podcast Description:
In this gripping conclusion to the Macquarie Fields Riots series, hosts Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan continue their deep dive into one of Sydney's most notorious civil unrest incidents. Retired Senior Constable Andrew Murphy returns to give us the full picture of the aftermath of the tragic police pursuit that ended in the deaths of two young men. What followed was not just a community in grief but a full-scale riot, inflamed by rumors that police had rammed the stolen vehicle, leading to weeks of violent unrest.
Murphy recounts the harrowing days and nights on the frontlines, from being hit by bricks to enduring Molotov cocktails and the dangerous misinformation that spread like wildfire through the streets. With sniper overwatch and police units under siege, this episode explores the extreme tensions between law enforcement and the public.
Key themes include the rise of mob mentality, false narratives perpetuated by those seeking vengeance, and the lasting impact on the officers involved.
Key Episode Highlights:
[00:02:00] Jesse Kelly's return to his home after the fatal crash and the recorded conversation that inflamed tensions.
[00:06:18] Debunking the myth that police rammed the car during the pursuit.
[00:09:00] Tactical operations to hold the crime scene against an increasingly hostile crowd.
[00:13:00] A moment-by-moment account of riot control, complete with brick-throwing mobs and Molotov cocktails.
[00:22:29] Intelligence of armed elements amidst the unrest, leading to sniper overwatch to protect the police.
[00:30:00] The final thoughts on the police pursuit, Jesse Kelly’s arrest, and reflections on public order policing.
Guest:
Retired Senior Constable Andrew Murphy
A first-hand witness to the Macquarie Fields Riots, Andrew Murphy returns to provide more details about the chaotic events and the ongoing challenges faced by officers during one of the most infamous riots in Australian history.
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- Sarah Ferris Media
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY SARAH FERRIS MEDIA on the EVERGREEN NETWORK
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Episode Title: The Macquarie Fields Riots: Unmasking the Chaos and Fallout with Retired Constable Andrew Murphy
Podcast Description:
In this gripping conclusion to the Macquarie Fields Riots series, hosts Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan continue their deep dive into one of Sydney's most notorious civil unrest incidents. Retired Senior Constable Andrew Murphy returns to give us the full picture of the aftermath of the tragic police pursuit that ended in the deaths of two young men. What followed was not just a community in grief but a full-scale riot, inflamed by rumors that police had rammed the stolen vehicle, leading to weeks of violent unrest.
Murphy recounts the harrowing days and nights on the frontlines, from being hit by bricks to enduring Molotov cocktails and the dangerous misinformation that spread like wildfire through the streets. With sniper overwatch and police units under siege, this episode explores the extreme tensions between law enforcement and the public.
Key themes include the rise of mob mentality, false narratives perpetuated by those seeking vengeance, and the lasting impact on the officers involved.
Key Episode Highlights:
[00:02:00] Jesse Kelly's return to his home after the fatal crash and the recorded conversation that inflamed tensions.
[00:06:18] Debunking the myth that police rammed the car during the pursuit.
[00:09:00] Tactical operations to hold the crime scene against an increasingly hostile crowd.
[00:13:00] A moment-by-moment account of riot control, complete with brick-throwing mobs and Molotov cocktails.
[00:22:29] Intelligence of armed elements amidst the unrest, leading to sniper overwatch to protect the police.
[00:30:00] The final thoughts on the police pursuit, Jesse Kelly’s arrest, and reflections on public order policing.
Guest:
Retired Senior Constable Andrew Murphy
A first-hand witness to the Macquarie Fields Riots, Andrew Murphy returns to provide more details about the chaotic events and the ongoing challenges faced by officers during one of the most infamous riots in Australian history.
Listen and Subscribe:
Learn More:
- Sarah Ferris Media
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY SARAH FERRIS MEDIA on the EVERGREEN NETWORK
Check out more:
CONNING THE CON
KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON
GUILTY GREENIE
STOP THE KILLING
THE BRAVERY ACADEMY
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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