Media release

UPDATE #2: Charges – Riotous behaviour – Alice Springs

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force continues to make arrests following Thursday night’s riot in Alice Springs.

A 33-year-old male was arrested earlier today for his alleged involvement in the riot at the front of the Alice Springs Hospital. He was further identified as being allegedly involved in the Aggravated Burglary at the Coles Shell Express on Gap Road shortly thereafter.

He has now been charged with:

  • Offences relating to riots
  • Aggravated Burglary
  • Theft

He was remanded in custody to appear in Alice Springs Local Court tomorrow.

Investigators also arrested five individuals, aged 18, 19, 31, 38 and 65, in relation to the riots yesterday.

In total, 30 people have now been arrested in relation to the violence that was seen on Thursday 30 April 2026. The charges relate to the burglaries at Pigglys Supermarket and the Shell Express, along with the violence near the Alice Springs Hospital.

More arrests are expected to be made in coming days.

Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam, is urged to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.