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Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
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Violence erupted outside an Australian hospital where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated. The man, who was arrested after being seen by the local community, was reportedly attacked and was unconscious when officers found him. A crowd of Aboriginal people gathered outside the hospital, yelling for "payback" and accusing police of protecting the suspect. Several police vehicles were damaged and emergency services personnel were injured in the violent disorder.