

NSW Police
Organization Law EnforcementNSW Police involved in investigations: extremism, grooming, kidnapping, theft, protests, cold cases.
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About
The New South Wales (NSW) Police is the primary law enforcement agency for the state of New South Wales, Australia. Recent news highlights their involvement in a variety of criminal investigations and public order incidents, making them a prominent subject in current affairs. They are currently investigating two teenagers allegedly possessing violent extremist material, a teacher accused of grooming a minor, and the kidnapping and murder of an elderly man in a mistaken identity case. Additionally, they are addressing rising petrol theft and a case of a child allegedly driving a car. The police are also involved in a cold case review of a British girl's disappearance from 1970. Furthermore, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will investigate the NSW Police's handling of protests against a visit by the Israeli president, following allegations of misconduct. These diverse cases underscore the breadth of the NSW Police's responsibilities and their ongoing role in maintaining law and order across the state.
Last updated: September 15, 2026
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Alleged drone operator charged with murder after mistaken identity shooting in Sydney

Australian hiker's body recovered as officials apologise for misreporting she was alive

Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead after disappearing in NSW national park a week ago

Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain

Fears for missing Sydney teen who hasn’t been seen since leaving for hike on Wednesday

Body of woman found in suitcase by side of road in regional NSW

UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears

‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney mother shares anguish after siblings in pram hit and killed by car
