Security officer allegedly stabbed with scissors in Nhulunbuy lodge carpark

A security officer and man were taken to hospital following the alleged stabbing in the carpark of a pub at the weekend.

A security officer and man were taken to hospital and a police officer was allegedly assaulted at the location in Nhulunbuy. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

A security officer and man were taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing in the carpark of Walkabout Lodge and Tavern in Nhulunbuy at the weekend.

Emergency services were called out to the location on Westal Street around 12.15am early on Saturday after receiving reports a security officer had allegedly been stabbed with a pair of scissors by a previously banned customer.

It is alleged the man had been previously banned from the venue and when security officers asked him to leave the premises, an altercation broke out which resulted in the man and one of the staff becoming injured.

When NT Police and St John Ambulance attended, the man then allegedly punched one of the police officers in the face.

The man and security officer were taken to Gove District Hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries.

The assaulted officer did not require medical treatment.

When Walkabout Lodge and Tavern was contacted about the incident, staff said they did not wish to comment.

Police are now urging any witnesses to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2500055868.

Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.

Originally published as Security officer allegedly stabbed with scissors in Nhulunbuy lodge carpark