Jefferson Lewis, 47, charged with the alleged murder of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from appearing at his first court hearing in Alice Springs.

Jefferson Lewis, 47, has been charged with murder and two sexual assaults following the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found near Alice Springs after an extensive police search.

A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, has been charged with murder and two sexual assaults following the death of a five-year-old girl in Australia, whose body was found near Alice Springs after an extensive police search.

Unrest has erupted in Alice Springs following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis in connection with the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Police have stated they will charge individuals involved in the subsequent disturbances.

New information has surfaced detailing how Jefferson Lewis was beaten prior to his arrest, shedding light on the events that preceded the riot.