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Man charged with murder of five-year-old Indigenous girl as protests erupt in Alice Springs

Northern Territory police say 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Indigenous girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, plus two other offences, and will appear in Darwin court. The killing sparked protests in Alice Springs, where hundreds of Indigenous demonstrators clashed with police and tear gas was deployed; the victim’s body was found after a days-long search. Lewis has prior assault convictions and had recently been released from prison.

via Al Jazeera|

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Outback mockery of justice: vigilante clashes erupt as alleged child killer is arrested in Alice Springs

Violent crowds in Alice Springs clashed with police outside a remote hospital after the arrest of Jefferson Lewis, accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, a member of the Warlpiri community. Rioters attacked police vehicles and threw objects as officers used tear gas; the Northern Territory Police Commissioner called the scene “absolute anarchy.” Indigenous leaders urged calm and mourning for the child, while authorities said they will prosecute those involved. The incident highlights long-standing tensions between NT police and Indigenous communities, and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the handling of violence against Indigenous people in Australia.

via CNN|

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Alice Springs erupts over alleged child murder as vigilante clashes erupt with police

Violent crowds clashed with police outside Alice Springs Hospital after Jefferson Lewis was arrested for the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, with rioters beating him and police using tear gas. Indigenous leaders urged calm and due process as authorities vowed to prosecute those involved, highlighting long‑standing tensions between the Northern Territory Police and Indigenous communities and connecting to broader concerns about violence against Indigenous women in Australia.

via Yahoo|

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Anger boils outside Alice Springs hospital after young girl's death

An angry crowd outside Alice Springs Hospital rioted as a man suspected of killing a five-year-old girl was placed under police guard, with a police vehicle burned and tensions running high as community members demanded information.

via AP News|

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Alice Springs erupts as murder suspect is treated amid crowd outside hospital

Violence flared outside a hospital in Alice Springs as police treated Jefferson Lewis, the man arrested in connection with the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. A crowd of hundreds of Aboriginal people chanted “payback,” threw projectiles, and police used tear gas; several people were injured, and no arrests for the disorder have been reported yet. Lewis was found unconscious and flown to Darwin where he remains in police custody; charges are expected in coming days. Forensic tests will confirm the girl’s identity and cause of death. The community and family mourn her loss, with cultural mourning protocols noted in coverage.

via BBC|

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