An investigation has been launched after a Granville man, who has tested positive to COVID-19, was found in breach of isolation orders twice.
On Saturday, July 24, as part of a proactive operation targeting those attending last week’s protest, officers from the Police Transport Command spoke to a 35-year-old man at Central Station.
Inquiries determined he was in breach of the current stay at home orders.
He was issued with a $1000 PIN and directed to return home.
The following morning, the man tested positive to COVID-19 and was directed by NSW Health to self-isolate.
This morning on Friday, July 30, police attended the man’s residence at Granville to conduct a compliance check, where they were initially told the man was at a work site in Parramatta.
Subsequent inquiries revealed the man was not at work but was located at a home at Constitution Hill.
Investigations are continuing.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.