1976 Clifton Hill ANZ Bank Robbery
On 4 June 1976, Faure and two accomplices set out to rob the Clifton Hill branch of the ANZ Bank.
Faure was convicted of shooting Senior Constable Michael Pratt in the back during the robbery. Pratt was later awarded the George Cross award for bravery, however he was forced to retire from the police force due to injuries sustained in the shooting by Faure.
Faure was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment for his role in the robbery and shooting of Pratt.
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