NSW Police Constable Mia Lay Funeral

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1. 6 Oct

   Constable Mia Lay, 20, had been with NSW Police for only 16 months when the marked vehicle she was a passenger in crashed into a tree early on September 25 in the Sydney suburb of Redfern.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 7 Oct

   Constable Lay's name is set to be added to the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and will be the 285th addition to the memorial.

   2 outlets · ABC News (Australia)

Coverage 4 articles

• 7 Oct Sydney constable killed in car crash posthumously awarded honours, funeral toldConstable Mia Lay, 20, was killed in a car crash while responding to a car theft report in Redfern on September 25. She was posthumously awarded the national police service medal and the NSW Police Force medal for ethical and diligent service at her funeral held Wednesday in Sydney. Commissioner Mal Lanyon described Lay as dedicated and remembered her for her passion for soccer, love for family, and commitment to…ABC News (AU)
• 7 Oct Watch live: Funeral service for NSW Police Constable Mia LayMourners gathered at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney's CBD for the funeral of NSW Police Constable Mia Lay, who was killed in a patrol car accident on September 25. The 20-year-old officer, who had been with the force less than 18 months, died when her vehicle collided with a tree in Redfern. Lay is remembered as a passionate and well-liked member of the South Sydney area command and the Redfern police station where…Sydney Morning Herald
• 6 Oct Young constable who found the 'love of her life' in the police force to be laid to rest after fatal car crashConstable Mia Lay, a 20-year-old police officer with only 16 months of service, died in a fatal car crash on September 25 in Redfern, Sydney. The marked police vehicle she was in hit a tree at over 150km/h, killing her instantly. Her funeral is being held at St Andrew's Cathedral, and NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley called the incident a "dark day." Premier Chris Minns praised Lay for her talent and dedication…Daily Mail
• 2 Oct Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on dutyNSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon is addressing the community following the death of Constable Mia Lay in a high-speed crash on September 25, marking the first police fatality during duty in over ten years. In his first year as commissioner, Lanyon has faced numerous challenges including the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack and mistaken-identity killings linked to gangland conflicts. The article highlights how…Sydney Morning Herald

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