The Police Chief in New South Wales is defending his team, after two hostages died in a siege at a Sydney cafe.
They were 34 year old cafe manager – Tori Johnson – and 38 year old barrister and mother of three Katrina Dawson.
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Hostage-taker Man Haron Monis was also killed when specialist officers threw flash grenades into the building and then opened fire.
Four hostages and a police officer were injured.
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has defended his officers actions saying they have saved many lives.