Police say they will charge people with unrest in Alice Springs after arrest over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Northern Territory police have arrested Jefferson Lewis in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, sparking unrest in Alice Springs that led to violence at a hospital and damage to emergency vehicles. The child's grandfather and senior Warlpiri elder Robin Granites has called for calm, urging the community to allow time for mourning and legal processes. Police commissioner Martin Dole confirmed one person has been charged with unrest-related offenses and more charges are expected following the disturbances.
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A woman is carried by police officers responding to unrest outside Alice Springs hospital, where a crowd of about 400 gathered as news spread that a man arrested by police over the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby was inside. Photograph: Rhett Hammerton/EPAView image in fullscreenA woman is carried by police officers responding to unrest outside Alice Springs hospital, where a crowd of about 400 gathered as news spread that a man arrested by police over the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby was inside.
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