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Chaos in Alice Springs: Curfew Imposed After Violent Incidents

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Discover the latest on the public disorder declaration and snap curfew in Alice Springs. Stay informed on the escalating situation in the town!

The town of Alice Springs is currently facing a tumultuous period as Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy issued a Public Disorder Declaration, prompting a curfew to be implemented for the next three nights. This decision comes in response to a series of violent incidents, including assaults, a brawl involving 80 people, and a knife attack, leading to concerns about public safety. As Naidoc week celebrations kick off, residents find themselves under a strict three-night curfew following the recent spike in criminal activities.

Amidst the chaos, arrests have been made in connection to domestic violence and assault on a police officer incidents. A 42-year-old female and a 26-year-old man were apprehended for their alleged involvement in separate incidents in Alice Springs. Shadow Indigenous affairs spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price expressed support for the curfew, reflecting the community's mixed sentiments towards the imposed restrictions.

The town of Alice Springs remains on edge as a second curfew is announced by Police Commissioner Michael Murphy, indicating escalating concerns over public safety. With the recent wave of crime, including an aggravated robbery involving three youths at a service station, the authorities are taking swift measures to address the growing unrest in the area.

In a unique move, the entire town of Alice Springs is plunged into a snap three-day lockdown, a first of its kind in Australia. This dramatic step highlights the severity of the situation and the urgent need to restore peace and order in the community.

Public Disorder Declaration – Alice Springs | NT Police, Fire ... (NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services)

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has issued a Public Disorder Declaration (PDD) for Alice Springs. The Declaration includes a ...

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NT police commissioner declares curfew in Alice Springs after ... (ABC News)

The Northern Territory police commissioner has declared a curfew in Alice Springs for the next three nights following a string of violent incidents in the ...

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Police impose curfew on Alice Springs again after more violence (The Guardian)

As Naidoc week celebrations begin, residents subjected to three-night order after violent assaults, brawl involving 80 people and knife attack.

Arrest – Domestic violence – Alice Springs | NT Police, Fire ... (NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services)

Northern Territory Police have arrested a 42-year-old female in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday.

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Alice Springs residents would ... (National Indigenous Times)

Shadow Indigenous affairs spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Mparntwe/Alice Springs would 'welcome' another curfew, even if it was only tempor...

Arrest – Assault police officer – Alice Springs | NT Police, Fire ... (NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services)

Northern Territory Police have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly ran over a police officer at a takeaway liquor outlet in Alice Springs.

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Another snap curfew has been declared in Alice Springs (SBS)

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has announced a second curfew in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for three nights.

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New three-night curfew for Alice Springs after four police allegedly ... (9News)

Alice Springs will go into a three-night curfew following an appalling weekend of crime in the town, includ...

Arrests – Aggravated robbery – Alice Springs | NT Police, Fire ... (NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services)

Northern Territory Police have arrested three youths in relation to an aggravated robbery at a service station on the Stuart Highway in Alice Springs ...

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Snap curfew for Alice Springs after 'horror 72 hours' - InDaily (InDaily)

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy announced the snap curfew on Monday afternoon. “This afternoon I signed off on a public social disorder ...

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Entire town plunged into snap curfew (NEWS.com.au)

The entire town of Alice Springs will be plunged into a snap three-day lockdown in what is believed to be an Australian-first, following a string of violent ...

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Liquor Licence Suspension – Alice Springs | NT Police, Fire ... (NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services)

Northern Territory Police have served a notice of suspension on two licensed premises both located on Todd Street in Alice Springs.

Another curfew declared for Alice Springs - ABC listen (ABC)

Record numbers of younger Australians seeking financial help as rents and mortgage payments soar. And the sea turtle baby boom boosting efforts to ensure the ...

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Police out in force for snap Alice curfew after horror attacks (NT News)

The Northern Territory Police Commissioner has activated a snap 72 hour curfew between the hours of 10pm-6am, after what was described as a “horror” weekend ...

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Alice Springs leaders seek evidence of plans to address underlying ... (ABC News)

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says the Commonwealth is investing in more police and liquor inspectors, as well as better domestic ...

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'No evidence' snap curfews will solve Alice Springs' problems ... (The Guardian)

Three-night stay-at-home order issued for town after weekend violence, including a brawl involving 80 people.

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Alice Springs residents wake after the first night of new curfew (SBS)

Signage on a Police vehicle in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The curfew follows a three-week curfew banning anyone under 18 from the town's centre between ...

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As Alice Springs enters lockdown again, its young people demand a ... (SBS)

But for three young Arrernte leaders - Armani Francois, Shanaya McAdam-Bray and Marcellus Enalanga – they know 'home' is hurting.

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Snap curfew brought in to stem Alice Springs crime wave (Nine)

The 10pm to 6am restrictions are in place until tomorrow and unlike previous curfews with age limits in place, this one applies to everyone. Town Mayor, Matt ...

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Solutions for Alice Springs under microscope amid new curfew ... (ABC)

After the first night of a new curfew in the outback town of Alice Springs, there's fresh debate about the causes of crime and possible solutions.

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