Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe WA police officer at the centre of the decision to evacuate Perth's Australia Day rally after a homemade bomb was thrown into the crowd has detailed why he made the call to shut down the rally.Updated June 18, 2026 — 8:42pm,first published 8:39pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:26British actress arrested in $300 million drug bustVideo icon11:00U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin Highlights: NSW v QLDVideo icon0:41Titans junior scores game-winning tryVideo icon0:17Police raid on Universal Club in DarlinghurstAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
WA cop recounts decision to evacuate rally over bomb threat
The WA police officer at the centre of the decision to evacuate Perth's Australia Day rally after a homemade bomb was thrown into the crowd has detailed why he made the call to shut down the rally.
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