Youth arrested after allegedly breaking into Crocodylus Park, stealing company car

A youth who boldly broke into a Top End croc park and stole a company ute has been charged.

A teenager who allegedly broke into a wildlife park and stole a company car has been arrested and charged.

The 17-year-old scaled a fence at Crocodylus Park in Knuckey Lagoon on Monday night and drove away in the Toyota Landcruiser work vehicle.

The ute was found a short distance away, deserted after being crashed into a tree.

NT Police detectives were able to identify the boy through CCTV footage and arrested him at his residence.

A 17-year-old broke into Crocodylus Park, home to more than 40 saltwater crocodiles, and stole a car. Picture: Glenn Campbell

He has been charged with trespassing, aggravated unlawful use of motor vehicle, driving unlicensed and driving without care.

He faced Darwin court on Wednesday.

Police are calling on anyone with information or footage of a Landcruiser ute with no number plates driving on McMillans Rd on Monday night to contact them on 131 444.

Car hits alleged assailant after attack on safety officer

A man who allegedly assaulted a public safety officer was hit by a car as he fled the scene.

St John Ambulance NT operations manager Craig Garraway said the man suffered “many injuries” as a result of the crash at Palmerston’s Puma petrol station on Monday.

Mr Garraway said the man needed to be sedated so he could receive “life-saving treatment” before being taken to Royal Darwin Hospital about 5pm.

An NT Health spokeswoman on Tuesday said the 28-year-old was in a “critical but stable condition”.

NT Police said they were investigating the alleged assault.

They alleged the man – alongside an 18-year-old male – threatened and assaulted the public safety officer.

Police said it was a passing car that struck the 28-year-old when the alleged offenders were fleeing.

They said the younger man was arrested nearby and charged with assault.

Police said the 18-year-old was expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on Tuesday.

Woman charged after alleged Kakadu stabbing

A woman has been charged after an alleged domestic violence stabbing last week, which saw another woman flown to Royal Darwin Hospital.

Police allege the woman suffered a puncture to her lower back in the Mudginberri community in Kakadu on Wednesday morning.

She was flown on a CareFlight plane to Royal Darwin Hospital.

Police made an appeal for witnesses, including those with possible video footage, to make contact.

A 23-year old woman was then arrested on Friday and later charged with assault causing serious harm.

She was remanded to appear in the Darwin Local Court on Monday.

Domestic violence support services are available on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Anyone who witnesses or experiences domestic or family violence is urged to call police on 131 444 or triple-0 in an emergency.