Alleged offender in fatal Hidden Valley Town Camp domestic violence incident passes away
The alleged offender of a fatal domestic violence incident has passed away, a week after the incident.
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THE alleged offender of a fatal domestic violence incident in Alice Springs has died.
On Saturday NT Police said the 36-year-old man died, a week after the incident occurred. He was being treated for burns at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
On November 5 about 11pm police were called to the residential fire at the Hidden Valley Town Camp.
Police later revealed fuel was used in the fatal fire that started “as a result of a fight” between the man and a 34-year-old woman.
The man had not yet been charged in relation to the matter.
The victim suffered from significant injuries and passed away on November 7.
On November 8, Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Schumacher described the incident as “a senseless tragedy” and said people in the town camp were “horrified”.
It was being treated as a homicide. At the time, the origin of the fire was still being investigated but police confirmed fuel was believed to have been used.
Police said the couple were visitors to the Hidden Valley Town Camp, which is located on the outskirts of Alice Springs.
Originally published as Alleged offender in fatal Hidden Valley Town Camp domestic violence incident passes away
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