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Cop reveals why he blew the whistle on his fellow officers
- Detective Kurt Hayward says he reported the incident after watching CCTV of Starling being assaulted by officers.
- Starling was later cleared of all charges related to the December 2020 brawl.
- Hayward says his colleagues allegedly blacklisted him and left anonymous notes after he spoke up.
- The incident contributed to Hayward quitting the police force about 18 months later.
- Starling pursued a legal path and later discussed the impact of the case on his life and career.
- NSW Police faced substantial civil costs, with settlements related to wrongful arrests and similar claims.
- The case drew attention to police accountability and the handling of officer-involved incidents.
- Prowse and Brown faced charges, while Starling was ultimately cleared.
- The incident occurred at a Shady Palms restaurant on the NSW Central Coast in December 2020.
- The case has been covered by Daily Mail, highlighting both sides of the Starling brawl story.
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