Hello everyone, thanks for your company.We have a big show ahead.But we want to begin with breaking news.Violent riots have erupted and shops looted across Alice Springs overnight after the arrest of a man accused of abducting and murdering little five -year -old girl Kumunjai Little Baby.Raging crowds pelted rocks at police who retaliated with tear gas after alleged murderer Jefferson Lewis was taken into custody just before 10 .30 last night.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this report contains images of the deceased person.
For more, we are joined by Josh Martin.Josh, the Prime Minister has joined the Indigenous community in paying his respects as the nation mourns.
Good morning.This is a case that has horrified the country.Anthony Albanese has called for answers over the death of Kumunjai Little Baby.In a statement, the Prime Minister says, our hearts are broken for the case of the little girl missing in Alice Springs.It has had such a tragic ending.She was at the start of life's adventures.
No words can measure up to the immense grief her family is going through.Jacinta Nappen -Jimper -Price is also related to the five -year -old girl.She is an auntie and she says this loss is deeply felt.This is the worst possible outcome.Now we need justice for this horrific crime.Those responsible must be held to account.
We are expecting an update from Northern Territory Police on this case this morning.The accused man was taken to the Alice Springs Hospital where we saw that riot with hundreds of people, some pelting rocks, a police car was set on fire.It's understood Jefferson Lewis was then relocated by police as that riot broke out in that.
Okay, thank you Josh.
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