The Northern Territory Police Commissioner will not extend a curfew in Alice Springs.
Sky News understands a decision was made this morning not to extend the measure that was implemented on Monday following a series of violent incidents last weekend, including the serious assault of four off-duty police officers.
Thousands of people from surrounding Indigenous communities travelled to Alice Springs last weekend for the annual Show and NAIDOC Week celebrations. Two of the officers, both women, were taken to hospital with minor injuries, with one having been punched in the face and kicked multiple times while the other was dragged to the ground by her alleged attackers.
On Monday, the Commissioner confirmed speculation another lockdown was imminent, announcing a fresh curfew from 10pm to 6am beginning the same night and lasting until Thursday morning.
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