Man, 21, arrested after allegedly stabbing partner in Palmerston

NT Police have arrested a man alleged to have stabbed his partner multiple times in the back near a busy Top End bus exchange.

NT Police have arrested seven youths aged 14-17 after cars were stolen from Wadeye and Batchelor.

NT Police have arrested a man who allegedly stabbed his partner multiple times in the back at a busy Palmerston location.

Police received reports a woman with multiple stab wounds to her back and a laceration across her ear had been found at a carpark near the Palmerston Bus Exchange about 9pm Wednesday.

The woman was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital and her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

Police arrested her 21-year-old partner after he returned to the scene a short time later.

He remains in custody and is expected to be charged in relation to the aggravated assault.

Acting Sergeant Thomas Briggs said witnesses coming forward was pivotal in police being able to make the arrest.

“Investigators would like to thank the witnesses that have already come forward to provide information,” he said.

“(We) would urge anyone who witnessed the assault to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference 2300004367.”

Police also urge anyone who witnessed or experienced domestic or family violence to call police on 131 444, or call 000 in an emergency.

Top End businesses targeted in string of alleged break-ins

Multiple licensed premises have been targeted by alleged thieves in a string of break-ins across Darwin.

NT Police Northern Watch Commander Alex Noonan said a group of men were allegedly trying to force their way into a Casuarina business about 10pm on Tuesday.

Sergeant Noonan said one man allegedly stole alcohol before fleeing the scene.

He said the 44-year-old man was arrested a short time later and was expected to be charged with aggravated robbery on Wednesday.

Sergeant Noonan said he believed at least four more people were still on the run following the break-in.

In an unrelated incident, Sergeant Noonan said a 33-year-old man allegedly broke into a Darwin CBD business.

“The male was tracked through the CBD by CCTV operators and arrested by general duties members,” he said.

“Shortly after, CCTV operators identified that male as being (allegedly) involved in an aggravated burglary at another licensed premises within the Darwin CBD earlier in the night.”

Sergeant Noonan said the man was expected to be charged on Wednesday.

Kids arrested after stolen cars driven from Wadeye to Darwin

Seven children, aged between 14 and 17, have been arrested after allegedly stealing two cars and taking them on a joy ride from the rural area to Darwin.

The group were reported to have stolen a Toyota HiLux from Wadeye on Sunday and began driving it to Darwin.

When they got to Batchelor they allegedly stole another car and continued on their road trip.

Later that afternoon detectives from Strike Force Trident and the Dog Operations Unit located the boys at an address in Moil.

It was here the stolen HiLux was located and six of the group were arrested.

The second stolen vehicle was found in Palmerston where another 14-year-old was arrested.

Police are urging anyone who witnesses crime or anti-social behaviour to get in touch immediately on 131 444.