Coronial inquest examines Swan River drowning deaths of teenage boys after police chase

A man has told a coronial inquest in Perth he believes police could have done more to save his friends from drowning in the Swan River after they entered the water while being chased by officers.

The inquest is being held into the deaths of two teenage boys in the river on the afternoon of September 10, 2018.

The 16-year-old is being referred to as Master Drage and the 17-year-old is referred to as Master Simpson.

The man giving evidence via video link was among those who went into the river, telling the inquest he…