A 24-year-old disabled Aboriginal man from Yuendumu died shortly after being restrained by police in a supermarket in Alice Springs. Media reports indicate the man was accused of concealing items in his clothing before the incident. Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe criticized the use of force against vulnerable individuals and highlighted the pattern of deaths of Aboriginal people in custody. Following the incident, calls for an independent investigation were made, emphasizing the need for accountability. The Northern Territory Police are currently investigating the incident on behalf of the coroner.
The NTPF reported that the man stopped breathing shortly after being restrained, marking his death as a tragic consequence of police actions during an incident at a supermarket.
Senator Lidia Thorpe emphasized that the disabled Aboriginal man was under state guardianship, highlighting the systemic issues leading to deaths of Indigenous people in custody.
The National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls has called for an independent investigation, stressing the need for accountability beyond local police forces.
Assistant Northern Territory Police Commissioner Travis Wurst expressed intentions to communicate with the man's family, reiterating the police department's commitment to transparency during the investigation.
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