The death of a child in a remote community south-west of Alice Springs is a 'major incident', police say, as they try to determine the circumstances behind the boy's disappearance and death. 9News
n the community of Hermannsburg on Friday.
Northern Territory Police mounted a search and rescue operation on Friday night and found the child, aged under five, early on Saturday morning.Acting Assistant Commissioner Sachin Sharma said officers were interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances behind the disappearance and death.On Sunday afternoon, acting Assistant Commissioner Sachin Sharma said officers were interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances behind the disappearance and death.
"If anyone in the Hermannsburg community has some information ... I would request them to come forward." Police have deployed a team of detectives from Alice Springs as well as officers from the community resilience and engagement command. Police offered their sincere condolences to the family and have requested that the family's privacy is respected at this time."We all have kids and if you don't you will know a family that has kids.Continue reading
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