Unrest in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Unrest erupted in Alice Springs following the arrest of 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, leading to clashes between protesters and police outside a local hospital. The girl's body was found after a five-day search, prompting widespread community grief and anger. Northern Territory police confirmed Lewis was taken into custody and transported to Darwin as part of an ongoing investigation.
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A woman is carried by police during unrest outside Alice Springs hospital after the arrest of a man over the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby Photograph: Rhett Hammerton/AAPView image in fullscreenA woman is carried by police during unrest outside Alice Springs hospital after the arrest of a man over the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby Photograph: Rhett Hammerton/AAPNorthern TerritoryUnrest in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over death of Kumanjayi Little BabyDozens of people gather outside hospital where 47-year-old was being treated five days after the five-year-old girl disappeared Warning: This article contains references to and images of Indigenous Australians who have died Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Guardian staff Thu 30 Apr 2026 17.23…
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