Col Blanch
Col Blanch is the Western Australia Police Commissioner, responsible for overseeing policing operations in the state. He has gained attention for his comments regarding the investigation into Martin Glynn, who was arrested for endorsing a violent attack and possessing firearms. Blanch noted that the investigation was in its early stages and that there had been no prior concerns about Glynn before this incident.
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WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said police received intelligence that led to the arrest of the man.
Man arrested over alleged ‘white supremacist ideology’ terrorist plot
Australia· 2026-02-27
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch stated that Hall's internet history allegedly revealed he had self-radicalised online.
Accused Invasion Day rally terrorist identified after suppression order liftedAustralia· 2026-02-17
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch met with elders on Wednesday to reassure them they respected the right to protest.
Joint team investigating ‘potential terrorist act’Australia· 2026-01-28
Western Australia's Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the incident was being treated as a 'hostile act'.
Australian PM says man who allegedly tried to bomb rally deserves 'full force of law'
United Kingdom· 2026-01-28Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirmed a DNA test had been conducted.
Western Australia teacher Naomi Craig pleads guilty to 15 child sexual abuse charges
New Zealand· 2026-01-27
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the man who allegedly threw the object was arrested immediately.
WA Police confirm home-made bomb thrown into Invasion Day rally crowdAustralia· 2026-01-27
Col Blanch described the device as 'very rudimentary' and assured there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Perth plaza evacuated after man throws device into crowdUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the man was not believed to be part of a network.
Australian man charged over post allegedly backing Bondi attackNew Zealand· 2025-12-25
The police chief, Col Blanch, commended the public for reporting Glynn's post.
Perth man charged with racial harassment for alleged post backing Bondi attack | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch mentioned that there was no previous record of concern for Martin Glynn.
Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police sayUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
