Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
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Notable Quotes
"Bringing the word 'payback' into this scenario just fuels violence."
— Michael Liddle , Activist
"What has happened this week is not our way."
— Robin Granites , Activist
"The scenes outside the hospital cannot be explained away, excused or accepted."
— Martin Dole , Executive
Key People
A man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl.
Northern Territory Police Commissioner.
An Alyawarre man and Alice Springs local who spoke at the press conference.
A senior Yapa (Warlpiri) elder who called for calm.
All Coverage
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
Northern Territory police announced charges against individuals involved in unrest following the arrest of a man in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services in Alice Springs following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old Indigenous girl. Authorities are urging calm.
Alice Springs experienced unrest after the arrest of a man suspected of killing a five-year-old girl. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd outside the hospital.
Violence erupted in Alice Springs after the arrest of a man suspected of killing a five-year-old Indigenous girl. Authorities are urging calm amidst the unrest.
Violent clashes occurred between NT police and a crowd gathered outside an Alice Springs hospital after the arrest of 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, believed to have killed a missing five-year-old Aboriginal girl. Tear gas was deployed, and police cars were damaged as crowds called for 'payback'.
Violence erupted in Alice Springs after the arrest of Jefferson Lewis, 47, accused of abducting and murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. Locals gathered outside the hospital demanding justice, leading to clashes with police and the use of tear gas.
Following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, violence erupted outside Alice Springs Hospital. Protesters clashed with police, throwing projectiles and demanding traditional 'payback' for the alleged crime.
The arrest of Jefferson Lewis, accused of murdering five-year-old Aboriginal girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, led to riots in Alice Springs. Protesters clashed with police, resulting in a police vehicle being set on fire and the use of tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Violence erupted outside an Australian hospital where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated. Police are investigating potential community assistance to the suspect.
Following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, violence erupted outside Alice Springs Hospital. Police used tear gas to control rioters who had laid siege to the hospital, demanding justice for the alleged crime.
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