Key negotiator gives evidence at Lindt inquest

SBS World News Radio: One of the key negotiators at the 2014 Sydney Lindt Cafe siege has given evidence at an inquest in Sydney.

Key negotiator gives evidence at Lindt inquest

The police officer in charge of co-ordinating siege negotiators identified only as 'Reg' came to the job with a total of four weeks training in negotiation and counter-terrorism.

 

Gunman Man Haron Monis killed Lindt cafe manager Tori Johnson and hostage Katrina Dawson was also killed along with the gunman when police raided the cafe.

 

SBS Reporter Alyshia Gates has been at the inquest and spoke with Peggy Giakoumelos.