44-year-old man arrested at Alawa after allegedly pointing crossbow at NT Police in DV incident
Police responding to a DV incident at a Darwin home were allegedly faced with a man aiming a crossbow at them. Read the details.
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A man who allegedly aimed a crossbow at police officers at a Darwin home has been arrested, with charges expected to be laid.
About 11.10pm on March 14, police received a report of an alleged domestic violence incident involving a 44-year-old man and his partner at an Alawa residence.
Northern Territory Police attended and spoke to a witness at the front door of the home.
While speaking with the witness, police allege they saw the man – armed with a crossbow – which he was aiming at officers.
Police say they told the man to drop the weapon, at which time he ran into the rear of the home.
It is understood the victim and witness exited the residence during this time.
It is further alleged the man discarded the crossbow a short time later and surrendered to police without further incident.
As at Saturday morning, NT Police said the man is expected to be charged.
Investigations are still ongoing and police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference number P25071914.
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