Police arrest man after elderly minibus driver brutally beaten in Palmerston on Thursday

Investigators say the 76-year-old was left with ‘a broken leg and multiple broken teeth’ after he was flagged down by two men in Palmerston on Thursday.

A 76-year-old man sits on the ground after allegedly being assaulted by a 32-year-old man in Palmerston on July 28. Picture: Supplied

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly brutally assaulted an elderly minibus driver in Palmerston on Thursday, leaving him with a broken leg and multiple broken teeth.

An NT Police spokesman said two people flagged the driver down for a ride at about 3.50pm before “an altercation occurred”.

“One of the passengers allegedly assault(ed) the driver, causing him to fall to the ground,” he said.

“The driver was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital after suffering a broken leg and multiple broken teeth during the incident.

“A 32-year-old man was arrested a short time later and remains in police custody, expected to be charged (Friday).”

Investigators are urging anyone with any information to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 10410824.

An RDH spokeswoman said the 76-year-old was in a stable condition on Friday.