NSW police commissioner criticised for quoting Taylor Swift while defending response to missing Sydney couple

Karen Webb was speaking to media about murder charges against police officer Beau Lamarre over Jesse Baird and Luke Davies disappearance

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The New South Wales police commissioner, Karen Webb, is facing fresh criticism for referencing a Taylor Swift lyric in a media interview where she attempted to defend her response to the alleged murders of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Webb was asked on Seven’s Sunrise program on Tuesday about her delay in speaking publicly after the alleged murders and whether she should face criticism over her handling of the case.

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