A 28-year-old male has passed away today following a serious assault that occurred during a disturbance in Alice Springs in May.

On 15 May 2025, police attended a large disturbance in the Alice Springs CBD where the male, who was 27-years-old at the time, suffered a serious stab wound to the chest.

Detectives from the Crime Command arrested a 22-year-old male and subsequently charged him with Acts intended to cause serious harm. He first appeared in Alice Springs Local Court on 19 May 2025 and was remanded to reappear on 24 July 2025.

This morning, the male died at Alice Springs Hospital.

Police are in consultation with the Department of Public Prosecutions to determine whether charges are to be upgraded following the victim’s death.