Man Charged with Murder and Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl in Central Australia
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 21:48 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
A man has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of a five‑year‑old Australian girl whose disappearance sparked a wave of violence in the remote central Australian town where she was last seen. The BBC reports that the incident has heightened community tensions and prompted a police investigation.
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