Police looking for five people who assaulted old man in Tennant Creek home

Police are on the hunt for a group of about five people after they attacked an old man in his own home.

Northern Territory Police. Picture: Gera Kazakov.

July 19: Police are on the hunt for about five people after they assaulted an elderly man in his own home.

Southern Watch Commander Marc Watson said the group broke into the man’s Tennant Creek home just after 8pm Thursday.

Sergeant Watson said the group assaulted the man before fleeing with some of his belongings.

He said the man suffered minor injuries but was “heavily shaken” by the incident.

Sergeant Watson said a crime scene had been established and detectives were investigating the incident.

Meanwhile, he said police were also calling for information related to a separate alleged assault just after midnight Thursday.

Sergeant Watson said police were working to ID a potential witness to the Barrett Dr attack.

He said the person had driven by in a dark blue Holden Commodore sedan with “distinct” yellow rims.

Sergeant Watson urged anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 quoting job number NTP00069958.

Teens arrested after allegedly stealing LandCruisers

July 18: Two teens have been arrested in relation to a pair of cars allegedly stolen from an Alice Springs property.

Southern Watch Commander Marc Watson said the Toyota LandCruisers – one ute and one station wagon – were recovered on Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after they were allegedly stolen from Schwarz Cr.

Sergeant Watson said Strike Force Viper arrested two boys aged 14 and 16 in relation to the incident.

He said the 16-year-old had been charged with unlawfully possessing property, damaging property, and giving a false name.

Sergeant Watson said the teen would face the Alice Springs Youth Justice Court on July 25.

He said the 14-year-old was charged with aggravated burglary, damage to property, theft, driving unlicensed, and breach of bail.

Sergeant Watson said the teen would face the Alice Springs Youth Justice Court on Thursday.

He said police thanked the public for their help in locating the stolen cars.

Two cars stolen from business, cop allegedly attacked

July 17: Police are on the hunt for two stolen cars after a “steady” few nights.

Southern Watch Commander Thomas Chalk said a ute and station wagon had been stolen from a business in Stuart in the early hours of Wednesday.

Sergeant Chalk said one of the vehicles was a white dual-cab 79 series Toyota LandCruiser ute.

He said the second car was a white 76 series Toyota LandCruiser station wagon.

Sergeant Chalk said both had black bullbars, and the station wagon had a full length black roof rack mounted on top while the ute had a spare tyre secured to its roof.

He urged the public to contact police on 131 444 if they spot the stolen cars.

In a separate incident, Sergeant Chalk said an “elderly man” had been charged after he allegedly assaulted a police officer in Tennant Creek.

He said the “terrible incident” allegedly took place late on Tuesday afternoon in a takeaway liquor outlet.

Sergeant Chalk said the man allegedly struck the cop in the face and was arrested at the scene.

He said the police officer required first aid for his injuries.

Road train rollover blocks Stuart Hwy, driver’s injuries unclear

July 16: Emergency services responded to help the driver involved in a road train rollover about 140km south of Alice Spring.

Southern Watch Commander Thomas Chalk said the police from Kulgara and Alice Springs – as well as fireys and paramedics – were almost at the scene of the crash as of 6am Tuesday.

Sergeant Chalk said it was still unclear how severe the driver’s injuries were, but understood the road surface had been covered in debris, oil, and diesel as a result of the crash.

He said the crash was reported just after 4.30am by another motorist who had not been involved in the crash.

According to the NT PFES incident map, the crash took place at the Stuart Hwy-Lasseter Hwy intersection.

Sergeant Chalk said it would take a “significant” amount of time to clear the crash site, which would delay traffic.

He urged motorists to avoid the area if possible, and said further updates on traffic flow would be provided throughout Tuesday.

Sergeant Chalk also urged any motorists who witnessed or recorded dashcam footage of the crash to contact police on 131 444.

Search continues for suspects involved in off-duty cops attack

July 15: Territory police say the search for the people who allegedly assaulted four off duty cops in Alice Springs is “proving difficult” and are again appealing to members of the public for more information.

Northern Territory police superintendent Lee Morgan said the investigation into the assault of the officers on Sunday, July 7 is still ongoing.

“While identifying those involved is proving difficult, we are getting closer to establishing who was involved,” he said.

“Once we have confirmed who the offenders are it is likely arrests will take place.

“We continue to call for people to come forward with any information they may have in relation to this matter.”

The assault on the four off-duty cops – three of which were female – saw two officers have their items stolen, such as their diamond ring, phone and bag, according to Chris Hopper, the father and husband of two of the officers.

He said they were stomped on, kicked and punched while they were on the ground, breaking his daughter’s nose.

The incident was one of many in a horror weekend for police – where another officer was ran over in an unrelated incident – which led to the town’s second curfew being enacted.

Police say they’re looking for Red Centre servo robber who allegedly threatened worker with what “appears to be a firearm”

July 14: Northern Territory police say they’re searching for an “unknown male” who allegedly threatened a servo worker during a robbery with what “appears to be a firearm”.

Police said the incident occurred at 2.15am this morning at a service station on Stuart Highway in Alice Springs.

The man, who was wearing a two-toned grey Puma hoodie with Puma written on both sleeves, khaki coloured shorts, black socks and white sneakers, approached the service window where he allegedly threatened an employee with what “allegedly appears to be a firearm” before fleeing, police said.

Police said the male fled in the direction of Schwarz Crescent, according to police, who said responding officers were unable to locate the individual.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident – or who may have information relating – to get in touch on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2400068649.

Reports can also be made online via Crime Stoppers, or by calling 1800 333 000.