Alice Springs Custody Death: Calls for Justice as First Nations Advocate Speaks Out

Alice Springs Death in Custody: First Nations Advocate Calls for Full Investigation A 24-year-old Aboriginal man died in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, after being restrained by police. The incident, which occurred on [Date of incident], is now being investigated as a death in custody. Damian Griffis, a spokesperson for the First Peoples Disability Network, expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the death. "What I understand to have happened...these are all allegations...is that this young man was, perhaps taking food from the store. And being hungry is not a crime." He emphasized the need for a transparent and thorough investigation. NT Police have confirmed that the man stopped breathing shortly after being restrained by two officers inside a supermarket. The death adds to the tragic toll of 600 First Nations people who have died in police custody, a statistic Mr. Griffis described as "extraordinary." The investigation is ongoing, and the coroner will prepare a report.