A woman was hit by a car in the Territory while a 31-year-old man was handcuffed by transit officers at a bus stop
A woman was allegedly bashed with a blunt object during 24 hours of crime in the Territory. Police have responded to multiple illegal events over the past day.
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A woman was severely injured when she was bashed with a blunt object during a “cowardly act” in Batchelor overnight.
Police have arrested the 27-year-old’s male partner, 29, and said they expect to charge him with serious harm and engage in conduct that contravenes DVO.
The alleged domestic violence assault happened about 8pm.
The victim remains in Royal Darwin Hospital.
“This was a cowardly act and domestic violence, regardless of the severity, is never ok,” NT Police Domestic and Family Violence Unit Officer in Charge Michael Budge said.
“If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, report it to the police.”
Police can be contacted on 131 444 and Crime Stoppers is on 1800 333 000.
Woman rammed with four-wheel-drive
A woman was hurt after she was rammed by a four-wheel-drive at a Top End service station.
NT Police confirmed the 30-year-old victim injured when the vehicle hit her at Jingili about 7.25pm on Thursday, September 29.
Ofifcers say a green Pajero was allegedly driven into the woman at the station on McMillans Road.
The car was also aimed at a 31-year-old man, who was not hit.
The driver hit an ice machine and ran away, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Malogorski said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 131 444, quoting reference 10130932; or witnesses can reach out to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Hotel patron left with facial injuries after alleged bashing
A man has been charged after a hotel patron was hit in the face in Darwin.
Northern Territory Police on Friday charged a 32-year-old with unlawfully cause serious harm.
Police allege a 33-year-old man was bashed at a Mitchell Street venue in July.
Strike Force Lyra investigators arrested a 32-year-old man this morning.
He is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court later today.
“Police would like to thank the public for providing information that was vital in the identification of the alleged offender,” Acting Sergeant Carol Maxwell said.
“Such acts of violence are completely unacceptable.”
Transit officers handcuff man to bus stop
Using newly granted powers, two transit officers handcuffed a man who allegedly assaulted three people at a Top End bus stop.
Since September 19 this year, transit officers have been granted powers to ban people they believe have misbehaved while using public transport from travelling on the system.
Northern Watch Commander Mick Fields said a 31-year-old man had allegedly assaulted a passenger and then two Transit Safety Officers while travelling on the bus about 7.30pm on Thursday.
“The Transit Officers advised they had been called to the location on information that a passenger had been (allegedly) assaulted by another bus passenger,” Commander Fields said.
“As they attempted to remove the offender from the bus he (allegedly) spat in their face and chest.
“The Transit Officers have placed the 31-year-old male under arrest, restrained and handcuffed him.”
Police arrested the man on arrival at the Brinkin bus stop on Ellengowan Dr and took him to the Palmerston Watch House.
The 31-year-old is expected to be charged with two counts of assault a worker and will face the Darwin Local Court at a later date.
Commander Fields commended the Transit Officers for using their newly granted powers “particularly well” for restraining the man and bringing an “abrupt halt to the drunken offender’s conduct”.
“The abuse and assault of any person inclusive of service providers will not be tolerated,” he said.
“Spitting is a particularly revolting act that can result in lengthy custodial sentences.”
Car stolen within 24 hours of arrival
After a long journey from Tasmania, a man has had his sedan stolen in the first 24 hours of being in Alice Springs.
Southern Watch Commander Michael Milde said the 64-year-old man had arrived in a red Holden Cruze to the Red Centre on Wednesday morning, to stay with his sister and walk the Larapinta Trail.
Commander Milde said police received a report “just after midnight” on Thursday from the weary traveller staying in Gillen who heard burglars trying to break into his home.
“He heard some noises outside and he went out to check and got into a (verbal) altercation with a group of youths,” Commander Milde said.
“While he was engaged with them another couple snuck into their house behind his back and took his car keys which he wasn’t aware of at the time until a couple of hours later when he realised his car was missing.”
The Holden sedan remains missing.
The public is urged to come forward with any information and contact the non-emergency police line on 131 444.
Ram raid road trip
A stolen car was driven almost four hours across the Territory before being in a service station ram raid.
NT Police say the car was stolen from Ali Curung at 5.30pm on Tuesday before turning up at a service station in Alice Springs at 11.50pm.
The vehicle was then used to break into the shop.
A police spokesman said a small amount of food was stolen but investigations were ongoing to work through what else may have been taken.
The vehicle and alleged offenders have not been caught.
Ali Curung is about 170km south of Tennant Creek in the Barkly Region, and about 380km north of Alice Springs.
‘Cowardly’: Elderly man allegedly robbed, walker stolen
An elderly man has been robbed of his cash and mobility walker in a “cowardly attack” in Darwin city overnight, police say.
At 2.45am on Tuesday, police received reports a 73-year-old man had been approached by an unknown group of males and females in a Smith Street carpark.
It is alleged the group stole a small quantity of cash and the man’s mobility walker, which officers later found a short distance away.
“This was a cowardly attack on a vulnerable member of the community,” Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said.
“Detectives are currently reviewing CCTV to identify possible offenders.”
Investigating team Strike Force Trident is calling out for witnesses.
Anyone with information is urged to phone police on 131 444.
Please quote reference 10128384.
Man arrested in relation to DV incident involving three-year-old
A 26-year-old man will likely be charged after being arrested in relation to a domestic violence incident in Gray.
NT Police said after receiving information that a 30-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter had been assaulted by a family member, the man was arrested.
The Domestic and Family Violence Unit is investigating the matter and the man is expected to be charged later today.
Officer in Charge of the Domestic and Family Violence Unit Michael Budge said police were calling for information from anyone who witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to phone police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference number 10128227.
Teenager injured in alleged altercation with edged weapon
A 14-year-old girl has been injured in an alleged assault involving an edged weapon.
Police are calling for witnesses to the incident, believed to have occurred about 9.30pm on Sunday night.
Reports of a large disturbance were received in the vicinity of Todd St and Stott Tce.
The girl was taken to the Alice Springs Hospital in a serious condition.
Senior sergeant Adam Donaldson said police were investigating with no arrests made yet.
“We are urging anyone who witnessed or knows anything about the altercation, particularly if you have video footage, to make contact on 131 444.”
Children caught up house fire, police allege
An eight-year-old and 11-year-old were part of a group believed to be involved in an Alice Springs house fire, police say.
Police, fire rescue and paramedics responded at 1.20pm on Sunday to reports a Lyndavale Drive residence in Larapinta was ablaze.
It is alleged a group of people unlawfully entered the empty house and started a fire.
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze and ventilate the smoke, but the building’s interior was left with extensive damage.
The Alice Springs Criminal Investigation Branch believes the children were involved at various stages of the offending.
Inquiries are ongoing to identify the remaining suspects, while a fire investigator is attending the crime scene on Monday.
“Thankfully the residence was empty at the time and no injuries occurred as a result of the blaze,” Senior Sergeant Adam Donaldson said.
“Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in Larapinta in the lead-up to the fire is urged to contact police on 131 444.
“Please quote reference 10127083.
“You can also anonymously contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
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