Man, 36, left with multiple injuries after a fall at a CBD cliff

Emergency services have rescued a man who became stranded after falling down a cliff.

A MAN has fallen off the Darwin Esplanade cliff face in the early hours of Monday morning – the second person to do so in three days – resulting in multiple injuries.

About 3.25am on Monday emergency services received a call from a 36-year-old man who reported he had fallen near the Esplanade – just down from the playground.

Police and St John Ambulance NT found the man who had fallen 2m, injuring his knee and ribs. The injuries were not life threatening.

The cliffs of Darwin's Esplanade. Picture: Che Chorley

St John paramedics were unable to carry the man up the cliff due to the mangroves and steep terrain, forcing a police boat to be launched from the Larrakeyah naval base.

The man was rescued and taken to Royal Darwin Hospital where he was treated before being discharged Monday afternoon.

It comes after another fall at the CBD cliffs on Saturday, which left a 30-year-old man in hospital with serious injuries.

At 7.30am emergency services arrived to find the man at the bottom of the cliff face after he fell a “long” distance.

The man was rescued by boat before being transported to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Some parts of the coastline along the Esplanade have a sheer drop from a significant height, but these sections are fenced off and have warning signs.

The scene of two falls from cliffs on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

St John Ambulance operations manager Craig Garraway told the ABC police were investigating both falls.

“I believe that area is very well fenced so I would assume you’d have to be over the wrong side of the fence to have fallen,” he said.

The men are just two of at least seven people to fall from the Esplanade cliffs in the past three years, but the Darwin council maintains it provided adequate risk assessments of the area.

A City of Darwin spokesman said the council undertakes regular “risk assessments of the Esplanade” to ensure all areas have “fully compliant fencing”.

“In addition to fencing, council also has signs spaced at regular intervals warning of the potential dangers associated with the cliffs,” the spokesman said.

“Last year the City of Darwin spent more than $40,000 upgrading fencing along the Esplanade.”

The scene of two falls from cliffs on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Less than two months ago a 61-year-old man had to be winched to safety after a nasty fall along the Esplanade.

CareFlight, police and emergency services were dispatched to the scene on June 30, after the man was reported injured at the base of the cliffs opposite from Peel St.

Authorities said he had sustained injuries but was conscious, and rescuers were forced to deal with difficult terrain to retrieve him, leading to a “vertical rescue”.

One death was tragically recorded along the Esplanade cliffs in 2020 when a 29-year-old man had a serious fall on December 28 2020.

The individual was declared dead at the scene.

Police arrest boy, 10, in relation to robberies

NT Police have arrested a 10-year-old boy in connection to two attempted robberies in Darwin City on Thursday night.

At 9pm on Thursday police received a report four youths had entered a business on Knuckey St.

One of the youths allegedly threatened an employee with an edged weapon before the group fled the scene.

At 12.30am on Friday morning, police received a report the same group had allegedly entered another business, this time on Mitchell St.

Once again they are alleged to have threatened an employee with an edged weapon before fleeing the scene.

Strike Force Trident detectives arrested a 10-year-old later on Friday, and he is expected to be charged.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said the remaining offenders had their faces covered during the attempted thefts.

“The remaining offenders are believed to be around 11-15 years old and had their faces covered during the incidents,” he said.

“Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote 10080145.”

Antique violin nicked by car thief

A STOLEN antique violin could soon be playing a jaunty tune after being reunited with its owner.

Southern Watch commander Robert Engels said a 1935 Roth violin was in the back seat of a troop carrier when it was stolen in Alice Springs on Wednesday.

Commander Engels said the car was nicked from Gap Rd at 7.30pm on Wednesday and driven around for about three hours before being abandoned.

“It was driven around and dumped not long after,” he said.

“A good Samaritan called up and said ‘I’ve seen it abandoned on the side of the road’.”

Commander Engels said the 87-year-old violin along with the car were recovered at 11.30pm, Hong St, Gillen.

He said no one had been arrested in relation to the incident.

Up to eight men allegedly robbed from an individual in Moil late on Monday

NT Police are calling for information following an overnight robbery in which eight men allegedly stole from a man in Moil.

Around 10.15pm on Monday, the victim was walking with a woman near Moil Oval when they were approached by a group of up to eight unknown men.

The victim was allegedly threatened with an edged weapon before a number of his personal items were stolen.

All of the offenders fled the scene in the direction of Moil Place.

The men are described as Aboriginal and aged between 13 and 18. One of the offenders was wearing a distinctive red jumper.

“Police are urging anyone with information, particularly personal CCTV in the area, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference 10076971,” Detective Senior Sergeant Brett Cottier said

Teen allegedly hides in water after stealing car from Fannie Bay

MON AUG 1: A TEENAGER who allegedly stole a car resorted to hiding in a body of water to try evade police.

Northern Watch Commander Alex Noonan told the NT News a vehicle was stolen from a home in Fannie Bay on the afternoon of July 31.

“About 7.25pm that night the vehicle was observed by a traffic unit. They attempted to apprehend the vehicle and engaged in a pursuit,” he said.

“Due to the manner of driving the pursuit was called off and the vehicle located a short time later parked up near Rapid Creek.

“Police attended the area and located the offender hiding in water nearby at the creek.

He was identified and arrested.”

The alleged offender, a 17-year-old, will be charged with multiple offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle.