NT Police suspend Alice Springs venue’s licence for 48 hours

Police have suspended the liquor licence of an Alice Springs venue while accusing the unnamed licensee of creating ‘an ongoing threat to public safety’.

Police have charged a man with attempted murder over an alleged domestic violence incident in Alice Springs. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Police have suspended the liquor licence of an Alice Springs venue while accusing the unnamed licensee of creating “an ongoing threat to public safety”.

Acting Commander Mark Grieve said the venue in Todd St would be barred from trading for 48 hours.

“After extensive investigations into the responsible service of alcohol, police are satisfied that the actions of this licensee constitute an ongoing threat to public safety in the area,” he said.

Commander Grieve said the venue would be able to resume trading after the 48 hours was up but “investigations by police will continue”.

“Alcohol-related harm is a catalyst for a huge range of issues facing our community, predominantly affecting our most vulnerable,” he said.

“Domestic violence, property crime, road incidents and anti-social behaviour are all often symptoms of this wide ranging problem.

“The responsible service of alcohol is a legal requirement and police will hold businesses to account.”

Cops charge teens after Todd Mall foot chase

Police arrested three teenagers at a home in Alice Springs on Wednesday, while a fourth was picked up following a foot chase through the Todd Mall.

Senior Sergeant Rob Kent said the four, aged 14 to 16, were wanted for alleged property offences “over a substantial period of time”.

All were arrested by officers from Strike Force Viper and were due to face court on Thursday.

“Strike Force Viper continues to apprehend recidivist offenders in an attempt to reduce criminal activity within the community,” Sgt Kent said.

“Police continue to investigate offences long after they have been committed and extensive efforts go into linking offences to recidivists.”

Police call for witnesses after alleged indecent assault

Police are calling for witnesses after two boys allegedly indecently assaulted a woman in an Alice Springs store.

Police allege two boys approached a woman inside the store on Hartley St about 3pm Tuesday and indecently assaulted her, before the pair fled the scene.

The two youths are described as being of Aboriginal appearance, in their early teens and about 155cm tall.

Police said one of the boys was wearing a grey hoodie with a cannabis leaf logo on the front, black shorts and black Nike shoes with white edging.

The other boy was wearing a white jersey with orange sides.

Anyone with information was urged to contact police on 131444, quoting reference number 10235216.

Man in critical condition after highway crash

A 40-year-old man was taken to Alice Springs Hospital in serious condition after his car collided with another vehicle.

An NT Health spokeswoman said the man was in a critical but stable condition at 2.40pm Tuesday.

NT Police responded to reports of the two car collision at the Stuart Hwy and Harris Ave intersection – 5km from the Alice Springs Airport – at 7.10am.

Officers said the man, driving a white Toyota HiLux and a 21-year-old woman, driving a white Mazda 3, collided.

It is understood the woman was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Senior Sergeant Evan Kelly called for any information relating to the crash.

“Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or if you observed the white HiLux with Rego CE26EM between the hours of 6.30am and 7.10am, to make contact on 131 444,” he said.

“You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

Alice Springs woman threatened during alleged armed robbery

A trio of men allegedly broke into an Alice Springs home and threatened the resident in her home with an edged weapon.

NT Police said the men forced their way inside the Gap Rd residence via a smashed window at 2.15am Tuesday.

It is understood the group stole money and alcohol before fleeing the scene.

Senior Sergeant Janice Kershaw urged anyone with information to come forward.

“Police are urging anyone with information, particularly if you have CCTV or dash cam footage in the area, to make contact on 131 444,” she said.

“You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference 10234772.”

Man charged with attempted murder over alleged DV incident

Police have charged a man with attempted murder over an alleged domestic violence incident in Alice Springs.

At 10.30pm Sunday, police responded to reports of an assault at an Araluen home where they allege a 44-year-old man assaulted his 39-year-old female partner with an edged weapon before harming himself.

Both were taken to Alice Springs in serious but stable conditions.

The man remains in a stable condition in hospital under police guard.

The woman also remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The man has been charged with attempted murder, acts intended to cause serious harm and engaging in conduct that convenes a domestic violence order.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant David Munro said the woman appeared to be recovering from her injuries.

“Addressing domestic and family violence in our community is one of the highest priorities for the Northern Territory Police Force,” Sergeant Munro said.

He urged anyone experiencing domestic violence, or anyone who knew someone experiencing domestic violence, to contact police on 131444 or triple-0.

“Support services are available including 1800 RESPECT, 1800 737 732 and Lifeline on 131 114,” he said.

Braitling employees allegedly assaulted

Two employees of a Braitling business have been assaulted following an armed aggravated robbery, police say.

One of the workers gave chase to the group of suspects before his car collided with the alleged offenders’ vehicle.

Police believe the events started after a group of up to five males entered the business on Herbert Heritage Drive, Braitling, at 11am Sunday.

They allegedly threatened a female employee with an edged weapon before physically assaulting her and stealing her phone, along with alcohol.

The group then fled the scene in a red Holden commodore.

A male employee gave chase to the suspects in his white Toyota ute, soon colliding with the commodore on the Stuart Highway near the intersection of Basso Road.

Police say the commodore’s occupants threatened the man with an edged weapon before assaulting him with a blunt weapon.

They fled the area on foot while the man was treated for facial injuries.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Janice Kershaw said the business was unlawfully entered on Saturday night.

“The employees were in attendance (Sunday) cleaning up when this incident occurred,” he said.

“Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch are currently investigating and calling for anyone with information to come forward.

“Anyone who witnessed any of the incidents, especially if you have dashcam footage, is urged to make contact on 131 444.

“You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”