<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the image of a person who is deceased.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A Northern Territory community has heeded calls for calm after a riot broke out on Thursday night outside Alice Springs Hospital.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The body of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was discovered near Old Timers Camp, south of Alice Springs, on Thursday after a five-day search.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Hours later, a man identified by police as 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis was arrested and taken to the hospital.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/kumanjayi-little-baby-updates-woman-accused-of-setting-police-car-on-fire-during-alice-springs-riot/4238c101-a9a8-40b4-afb0-5a702ccfab6d"><strong><span>Woman accused of setting police car on fire during Alice Springs riot</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Lewis, who police said was suspected of kidnapping and murdering the little girl, was allegedly beaten by vigilantes before his arrest.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Outside of the hospital paramedics and police were also allegedly assaulted as the community grappled with grief and anger.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/kumanjayi-little-baby-alice-springs-community-in-mourning-wraps-their-arms-around-family-of-fiveyearold-girl/d90df563-58f7-42eb-845f-ce738e8365ae" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A crowd had gathered at the hospital to demand the man be handed over to be dealt with by cultural traditions.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The family of Kumanjayi Little Baby pleaded for calm in the community to allow them to grieve and conduct sorry business.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Their calls were echoed by traditional owners and emergency services.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The mood has since been peaceful and quiet in Alice Springs as the community wraps its arms around the girl's family.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A large floral tribute has grown in the town with bouquets of flowers, candles and soft toys.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro spoke with the five-year-old's mother this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We told her in the strongest possible terms that we are here to support her and we will see her through this and help her and her son rebuild their lives," Finocchiaro said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/kumanjayi-little-baby-alice-springs-indigenous-social-justice-commissioner-katie-kiss-frank-admission/ae0670cf-2699-4864-a959-540104e793a5" rel="" target="" title=""><strong><span>'Cannot recall': Indigenous commissioner's telling admission</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Lewis, who had been out of prison for just one week before the alleged murder and was staying at Old Timers community camp, was yet to be charged.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The alleged offender is in custody and I can tell you that came as a huge relief, a huge relief that police were able to do that," Finocchiaro said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Now justice must take its course."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The little girl's grandfather, Robin Granites, walked 9News through the camp and the home where she was staying the night she was allegedly taken.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The visit offered a raw insight into the reality of life inside the communities, prompting questions, including from National Voice for Our Children chief executive Catherine Liddle.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Where were the transition services? How did someone be released from jail and end up in an overcrowded housing situation?" Liddle said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"How did a mum looking for help end up in an overcrowded house? How did those things happen? </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Right now is the time for mourning.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"When the time for questions come, we'll have them then."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Community vigils are being planned for across the country in memory of Kumanjayi Little Baby for Thursday next week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>For 24/7 crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contact 13YARN (13 92 76).</span></strong></em></div></div>