Mal Lanyon

“The fact that what appears to be an innocent life was taken [on Tuesday] is something that no community should accept and no community should live in fear of violence,”

Mal Lanyon · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03

Lanyon described the Tuesday killing of university student Marco Tapia as completely unacceptable.

“I don't want any innocent member of the community to be impacted by organised crime. We will not tolerate it.”

Mal Lanyon · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03

Lanyon said police would not tolerate innocent community members being impacted by organised crime.

“Tragically, her condition was miscommunicated and for that I apologise,”

Mal Lanyon · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21

Mal Lanyon apologised for the miscommunication regarding Lily Hooper's condition.