SIX arrested as up to a dozen people continue to attack unconscious man in Darwin CBD assault
SIX people have been arrested after up to a dozen people were involved in an assault in the Darwin CBD this morning which left a man unconscious and hospitalised
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SIX people have been arrested, with up to a dozen involved in an assault in the CBD in the early hours of this morning.
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Northern Watch Commander Len Turner said the victim was knocked unconscious in the attack but it didn’t stop the aggressive perpetrators who continued to lay into him.
“About 3.20am police responded to an assault on Peel St and Shadforth Ln,” he said.
“A male was knocked to the ground and knocked unconscious, while unconscious about 10 to 12 people continued to assault him with various kicks and punches.”
“We’ve arrested five people, two male and three females, serious crime detectives have been called and are conducting investigations.”
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Trent Abbott called open any witnesses to come forward to help investigations.
“It’s a busy time of year on the nightclub strip and we are certain there are more witnesses to this incident.
“People may have witnessed, filmed or captured this incident on dashcam.”
Detectives from Serious Crime are seeking further evidence before charges are laid.
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The victim is in Royal Darwin Hospital with some serious injuries. At this stage they are not life threatening
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