Police arrest man for allegedly pointing a fake gun at a woman at a Malak bus stop

A MAN has been arrested for allegedly pointing a replica gun at a woman at a Darwin bus stop on Thursday.

A man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a replica gun at a woman at a Darwin bus stop.

A MAN has been arrested for allegedly pointing a replica gun at a woman at a Darwin bus stop today.

An NT Police spokeswoman said today about 1.15pm in Malak, a 19-year-old man approached a 47-year-old woman waiting at the bus stop on Chambers Cres and Holzerland St.

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The victim was confronted by the male who allegedly pointed what she believed to be a gun directly at her before he walked away down Holzerland St.

The incident was reported to police who arrested the man who had a replica firearm.

He was taken into custody at the Palmerston Watch House.

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Police believe there were other people at the bus stop during the incident who were waiting for the bus to Casuarina, due to arrive at 1.27pm.

They are calling for those people to come forward to assist with inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information which may assist is urged to contact police on 131 444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Please quote reference 9282923.