Teen dies in remote community after alleged assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 08:54 · Archive

A 16-year-old girl died after an alleged assault in the remote community of Alpurrurulam in Australia's outback.

A 16-year-old girl died early on Monday at the health clinic in Alpurrurulam, a remote outback community about 1500km from Darwin, after an alleged assault. She suffered cardiac arrest on arrival at the clinic, and clinic staff noticed she had various injuries to her body. Police believe the girl was transient but primarily resided in Queensland near Mount Isa.

A 26-year-old man believed to have been in a relationship with the girl is in police custody assisting with inquiries. NT Police detectives and forensics officers were travelling to the community to investigate the death. NT Police Acting Commander Mark Grieve said police believed the teen's death was unrelated to recent community unrest at Alpurrurulam, which had prompted the evacuation of health clinic staff.

How it is being reported

• Teen dies in remote community after alleged assaultA man is in custody in a remote community following an alleged assault that left a 16-year-old girl dead.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 08:40
• Teen dies in remote community after alleged assaultA man is in custody in a remote community following an alleged assault that left a 16-year-old girl dead.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 08:40

In this story: Alpurrurulam · Mount Isa · Northern Territory · Queensland · Darwin · NT Police

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