"Hundreds of protesters clashed with emergency workers in Alice Springs after police arrested a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old Indigenous girl. Police say about 400 people gathered at Alice Springs Hospital, where the suspect was taken after locals beat him until he was unconscious."
"Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters, who threw projectiles and lit fires, injuring several police officers and medical workers. Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole stated that the violence erupted when Jefferson Lewis presented himself to police at a town camp."
Riots broke out in Alice Springs following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis, a suspect in the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. Protesters clashed with emergency workers, causing injuries and damage to vehicles. The violence began when Lewis presented himself to police after being identified as a suspect. The girl's body was discovered during a search, prompting community outrage. Authorities, including Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole, called for calm and indicated that Lewis would be charged soon, having been moved for his safety.
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