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Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

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Prison officers ‘triggered’ man’s violent post-seizure response, inquest hears

A leading epilepsy expert has warned prison officers’ use of force likely triggered a Territory grandfather’s violent post-seizure state. WARNING: Distressing.

Peter Scammell leaving Darwin Local Court on Thursday after he was charged with the murder of his partner Katrina Hawker in 2020. Picture: Zizi Averill

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Man accused of NT nurse’s overdose murder granted bail

Five years after a Territory nurse died with a cocktail of alcohol and sleeping pills in her system, her partner of 20 years has fronted court charged with her murder. Read the latest here.

Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

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Prison guards ‘faithfully documented’ as man died in their care

Prison workers believed they were following procedure as they recorded a Territory grandfather’s final moments of consciousness. WARNING: Distressing.

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Man denies intending to kill international student bashed in his own bed

A jury has heard an intellectually disabled man had no capacity to control himself as he bludgeoned an unconscious international student with a fire extinguisher during a violent home invasion.

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Ebony Thompson was 22 months old when she died after suffering from a medical incident at the Humpty Doo Community and Child Care Centre on August 30, 2023. Picture: Supplied

Childcare workers charged over toddler’s hanging death

A childcare centre and three workers have been charged over the accidental hanging of an Aussie toddler who was left unsupervised in the playground for 10 minutes.

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Dark allegations after Darwin mum allegedly left to die in family home

A father who allegedly left his unconscious wife without any medical help for hours has been granted bail after being charged with her death. WARNING: This story contains references to suicide and domestic violence.

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Government’s pay offer to 14,000 Territorians under scrutiny

The NT Government and 10 unions will face a week-long mediation hearing in the Fair Work Commission, after just the first-round offer was rejected by the majority of public servants.

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Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

‘He was helpless’: Epileptic man failed by NT Health, Corrections

A Territory family has watched traumatic videos of their loved one’s final moments to expose how for ‘hours and hours, the system failed to have in place safety measures’ after his medical emergency. WARNING: Distressing.

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Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

Prison officers accused of using spit hoods as punishment

Territory prison guards have been accused of using a spit hood punitively, dangerously, and unnecessarily against a disabled man in the grips of a medical emergency. WARNING: Distressing.

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Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

Critical warning signs missed for seizure patient left in solitary isolation

The partner of a beloved epileptic grandfather started to weep as CCTV of his naked, weakened body was played during his death in custody inquest. WARNING: Distressing

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Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

Spit hood used on grandfather following seizure

The coroner has said there was no evidence of a Territory grandfather intentionally spitting on guards as he drooled and convulsed in a Darwin prison cell. WARNING: Distressing.

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Territory grandfather Wayne Hunt died on August 31, 2024 after his post-seizure behaviour was mistaken for non-compliance at Darwin Correctional Centre, with the 56-year-old handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell. Picture: Supplied

Epileptic man put in spit hood, stripped naked before death

An epileptic grandfather was handcuffed, put in a spit hood, stripped naked and left alone in a cell, rather than being provided medical care following a seizure in Darwin prison. WARNING: Distressing

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NT Police Drug and Organised Crime Section allegedly seized 1kg of cocaine from a home on Wood St, Darwin, on Thursday, October 30.

Ex-cop allegedly busted with 1kg of cocaine

A former NT Police officer was allegedly busted with a kilo of cocaine hidden in his Darwin city home. Read the latest from court.

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Man denies ‘murderous intent’ after stabbing wife to the back

A man who fatally stabbed his wife in the back lay next to her body and tried to comfort her as she bled out in a remote Territory community. WARNING: Distressing.

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