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Australia news live: more than 100 people searching for missing girl near Alice Springs; protester charged over Palestine slogan pleads not guilty

the Guardian·the Guardian·about 1 month ago
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More than 100 people searching for missing five-year-old girl near Alice Springs NT police said this morning more than 100 people are assisting with the search for Sharon, a missing five-year-old they believe was abducted from her home in Alice Springs last weekend. Search and rescue teams have covered about 5 sq km of a 20 sq km search area near the Old Times Camp where Sharon lived. Officials have been searching for a 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, who was recently released from prison. They said they believe Sharon was led away by the man, who was last seen holding her hand late Saturday night. Police officials said there had been a “huge turnout” in the search, including many official resources and volunteers. Police are happy for those in the community to join the effort, saying volunteers had been of “great assistance”. Alice Springs local volunteers join police and emergency services to scour thick scrub and terrain.…

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