Violence in Alice Springs after arrest of man over girl's murder

Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

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There has been violence outside an Australian hospital where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated, as police said they were "coming for" anyone who may have helped him.

Jefferson Lewis was arrested late on Thursday night local time in Alice Springs, after being seen by members of the local community and reportedly attacked.

Video shows dozens of people gathering outside the town's hospital, some throwing projectiles, with police using tear gas.

The body of the girl, who is identified only as Kumanjayi Little Baby for cultural reasons, was discovered earlier on Thursday.