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Ethan James

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not anchored properly'

A tragedy at the Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport spurred a wave of grief among Tasmanians. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

A jumping castle that became airborne on a primary school oval, killing six students, was insufficiently tethered to the ground, a senior police investigator has told an inquest.

Constable Dean Wotherspoon also conceded Tasmania Police should have done better in relation to the mother of one victim being prevented from accessing the oval in Devonport.

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