Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has claimed there are enough police officers in the Northern Territory to combat the surge in crime in Alice Springs during a live interview with Sky News Australia.
Mayor Matt Paterson sparked calls for Federal Government intervention last week following a number of violent acts and general anti-social behaviour around Alice Springs.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 Asked by Sky News Australia about whether there were enough police officers Ms Fyles said there was, pushing back against the need to bring in the AFP.
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