Curfew Fails to Wipe out Youth Crime Wave in Red Centre

Published on March 29, 2024

Alice Springs continues to be hit by youth crime days after an emergency curfew was slapped on the under-siege central Australian town. Several youths allegedly burgled a house on Thursday night, March 28, armed with a weapon and screwdriver, Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy said. “We have a team of detectives on that and we have some good footage identifying everyone else involved so we’re expecting some quick action on that,” he said. Mr. Murphy said police received reports a camping stall was broken into by youths about 5am on March 29. Chaos descended on the red centre town on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, when a large group attacked the Todd Tavern, leaving a $30,000 (US$19,535) damage bill, as tensions escalated between families following the death of a teenager....

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