Family of man who died after being restrained by police sues for answers
The Warlpiri man died after he was forcibly restrained by two police officers in an Alice Springs supermarket in May 2025.
- ▪The Warlpiri man died after he was forcibly restrained by two police officers in an Alice Springs supermarket in May 2025.
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Court action by Kumanjayi White's family demands answers over decision not to prosecute policeExclusive by Indigenous affairs reporter Kirstie WellauerTopic:CourtsPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:13amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:13amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:13amNed Hargraves, grandfather of Kumanjayi White, says the family wants answers. (ABC News: Che Chorley)In short:The family of Kumanjayi White has launched legal action seeking answers over who made the decision not to pursue charges against the police officers involved in the 24-year-old's death. The Warlpiri man died after he was forcibly restrained by two police officers in an Alice Springs supermarket in May 2025.
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