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
"To the family of Jefferson Lewis: we believe he has murdered this child — do not assist him."
— Peter Malley , Other
"We’re coming for you."
— Peter Malley , Other
"Everything is on the table. We will be led by the police investigation."
— Lia Finocchiaro , Politician
"My message to those people is, look out because we're coming for you as well."
— Martin Dole , Executive
"Safety concerns for the hospital and medical staff, safety concerns for the police and lastly safety concerns for Mr Lewis himself."
— Martin Dole , Executive
"officers used tear gas and fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd."
— Martin Dole , Executive
"they would meet again one day and 'it is going to be so hard to live the rest of our lives without you.'"
— Kumanjayi Little Baby , Other
"It is time now for sorry business, to show respect for our family and have space for grieving and remembering."
— Robin Granites , Activist
"I just call for calm across the community today."
— Martin Dole , Executive
"This week we’ve seen this town come together like never before, hundreds of people..."
— Lia Finocchiaro , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gina Rinehart is an Australian mining magnate and one of the country's wealthiest individuals.
A man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl.
A five-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted and is believed to have been murdered.
Lia Finocchiaro is the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.
Northern Territory Police Commissioner.
An Alyawarre man and Alice Springs local who spoke at the press conference.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Pauline Hanson is an Australian politician and leader of the One Nation party.
Penny Wong is Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
The lead investigator in the case.
A senior Yapa (Warlpiri) elder who called for calm.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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