Katherine police investigate service station break in, paramedic attack

A paramedic was rushed to hospital after a group of children smashed an ambulance windshield, causing fragments of glass to strike their face and eyes.

St Johns Ambulance, Northern Territory. Picture: Che Chorley

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October 15, 6am: A paramedic was rushed to hospital after a group of children smashed an ambulance windshield, causing fragments of glass to strike their face and eyes.

Northern Watch Commander Tim Healey said a group of four to six children broke into a Katherine service station about 2am Tuesday.

Sergeant Healey said the group allegedly threatened staff and stole cash from the till before fleeing the scene.

A paramedic was rushed to hospital after a group of children smashed an ambulance windshield, causing fragments of glass to strike their face and eyes. Picture: Facebook // Action for Alice

A paramedic was rushed to hospital after a group of children smashed an ambulance windshield, causing fragments of glass to strike their face and eyes. Picture: Facebook // Action for Alice

He alleged the group picked up rocks on their way out and threw them at an ambulance parked outside the service station.

Sergeant Healey said the paramedic attended the Katherine Hospital for treatment but there seemed to be no serious damage to their eyes.

He said the group of offenders had not been found as of 6am but investigations were ongoing.

Teenager arrested following Katherine crime spree

October 14, 3.09pm: A 15 year-old has boy been arrested following a shocking crime spree in Katherine last week.

At about 11.20pm on Thursday, police received reports a service station on Katherine Terrace had allegedly been broken into by three men who threatened staff with a machete.

The service station cash register was stolen, along with an e-scooter.

It is alleged the offenders unlawfully entered three separate commercial locations along the Victorian Highway, allegedly stealing a Toyota Hilux.

A short time later, the group allegedly threatened a female employee with an edged weapon at O’Shea Terrace premises, before stealing her Holden.

Police allege the Hilux and Holden were used to block a Mitsubishi Triton, before the group allegedly threatened the driver and stealing the vehicle.

Police have since arrested and charged a 15 year-old boy who has been remanded in custody.

Investigations into the alleged co-offenders remain ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 131 444 and quote reference NTP2400102176.

John, otherwise known as Jack, is believed to have left his Adelaide River residence. Picture: Supplied.

Top End man with dementia missing, search underway

October 14, 1.37pm: NT Police are searching for a 73-year-old man with dementia, who is believed to have wandered from his residence overnight.

It is understood John, also known as Jack, walked away from his property on Strickland Road, Adelaide River sometime between 11pm Sunday and 8am Monday.

John is described as being of caucasian appearance, slim build, with grey hair and a beard.

He suffers from dementia and type two diabetes and his family hold concerns for his welfare.

Search and Rescue section continues to search for John.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 131 444 and quote reference P24283763.

Around 7:50am, NT police received reports of a single vehicle crash approximately 5km outbound from Stuart Hwy on Jenkins Road. Picture: Andy Peach

Driver taken to hospital after commute crash

October 14, 12pm: A driver has been taken to hospital after a morning commute ended in a single vehicle crash near a major thoroughfare.

An NT Police spokesman said the driver suffered minor injuries after the crash about 5km outbound from the Stuart Hwy on Jenkins Rd at 7.50am Monday.

“St John Ambulance arrived on scene and treated the driver who returned a negative breath and drug test,” the spokesman said.

“Police are investigating the exact cause of the crash.”

Man charged after alleged DV attack, bail breach

October 14, 10.30am: A 23-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an alleged domestic violence incident in Nhulunbuy.

An NT Police spokesperson said the man turned himself in to the Nhulunbuy Police Station on Thursday after a warrant was issued for him.

The spokesperson said the man was charged with breaching bail and violating a DVO.

They said the man was due to appear in the Darwin Local Court on Monday.