Man with machete charged after alleged violent fight in Darwin

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an alleged ‘violent’ group fight involving a machete and rocks happened last night in Darwin’s CBD.

A Northern Territory Police make arrests. Gera Kazakov. Generic NT police NTPFES

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an alleged ‘violent’ group fight involving a machete and rocks happened last night in Darwin’s CBD.

At around 7.35pm on Monday, an alleged group fight in a Cavenagh Street carpark was reported to the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre.

It was said one person was allegedly armed with a machete and was “swinging” it at those involved while others were throwing rocks.

Security staff managed to intervene and allegedly managed to confiscate the weapon from a young man before the group took off.

A spokesperson for NT Police said officers attended and arrested the 19-year-old man nearby.

“He remains in custody and has been charged with Going armed in public, Breach of bail and Furnish false particulars,” a spokesperson said.

“He is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on July 29.

“Further investigations are being undertaken to identify an additional primary alleged offender involved in the incident.”

Police have encouraged anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number P25201385.

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