Man arrested after allegedly punching woman, stomping on her head in Darwin CBD assault
A man allegedly punched a woman, knocked her down and stomped on her head repeatedly during a violent assault in the Darwin CBD last night.
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
- US Marine injured outside Monsoons on road to recovery, MRF-D spokesman confirms
- Chief Minister responds to former NT Police Commissioner’s call to raise age of criminal responsibility to 14
A MAN has allegedly punched a woman, knocking her to the ground, and stomped on her head in a violent domestic assault in the Darwin CBD overnight.
NT Police Northern Watch Commander Senior Sergeant Len Turner said about 8.30pm last night, a 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman known to each other were on Smith St, near Woolworths, when they got into an argument.
“It is alleged that the pair had an argument, and the man then punched the female. This caused her to fall to the ground,” he said.
“The man allegedly stomped on her head a few times after this.”
Snr Sgt Turner said police had attended the scene after receiving a call about the incident, and arrested the man.
He is expected to be charged today.
HOT NEW DEAL: Read everything for 28 days for just $1
The woman has been taken to Palmerston Regional Hospital with non life-threatening head injuries.
‘What if I buy a $1 drink?’: Late-shift workers ignore hapless robber
A masked bandit had to beg Darwin late-night shift workers to open the cash register after they refused to take him ‘seriously’.
Shocked bystanders watch on as Top End unit goes up in smoke
A Sunday shop in Top End suburbia has been interrupted by a unit fire, billowing out thick clouds of smoke to a nearby shopping centre. Read the latest.