Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
Summary
A man named Jefferson Lewis was arrested in Alice Springs, Australia, suspected of killing a five-year-old Aboriginal girl named Kumanjayi Little Baby. After his arrest, violence broke out outside the hospital where he was treated, involving a large crowd and police using tear gas.Key Facts
- Kumanjayi Little Baby was last seen alive on the Saturday before her body was found on Thursday.
- Jefferson Lewis was arrested late Thursday night after being attacked by some community members.
- About 400 Aboriginal people gathered outside the hospital, some throwing objects at police and chanting for traditional punishment called "payback."
- Police used tear gas to control the crowd, and several emergency workers were hurt during the unrest.
- Lewis was unconscious when found and later moved to police custody in Darwin.
- Lewis had been released from prison only six days before the girl disappeared.
- Police are conducting forensic tests to confirm the girl’s identity and cause of death.
- The girl’s family and local officials expressed grief and thanked those who helped search for her.
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