Unrest in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Summary
Jefferson Lewis, 47, was arrested in Alice Springs in connection with the death of a five-year-old girl named Kumanjayi Little Baby. After his arrest, clashes broke out between local people and police outside a hospital, with some police vehicles and bins set on fire.Key Facts
- Jefferson Lewis was arrested by Northern Territory police in Alice Springs related to the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
- Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing from a town camp on Saturday night and was found dead after five days of searching.
- Police received a report from her mother around 1:30 a.m. when she noticed the girl was missing.
- The search covered around 26 square kilometers using volunteers, police officers on foot, and helicopters.
- After Lewis's arrest, dozens of local people protested outside the hospital where he was treated, resulting in clashes.
- Police used tear gas as some in the crowd threw objects and set police vehicles and bins on fire.
- The Northern Territory Chief Minister expressed sadness over the girl's death and the impact on the community.
- The girl's family requested that she be referred to by her name, Kumanjayi Little Baby, for cultural reasons.
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