Jefferson Lewis is flown to Darwin after arrest over Kumanjayi Little Baby death

5 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30

Northern Territory police said the 47-year-old was airlifted from Alice Springs hospital on Thursday night over safety concerns after hundreds gathered outside and clashes erupted.
Police used tear gas after vehicles and bins were set alight and a nearby Shell service station was badly damaged; Commissioner Martin Dole said calm had largely returned by Friday morning.
Lewis was arrested after the five-year-old Warlpiri girl's body was found on Thursday following five days of searching, and police said charges were expected within a day or two.

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