Man arrested for allegedly threatening security guard with knife in Darwin CBD

A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife and threatening security officers this morning

A 29 year old male has been arrested after brandishing a knife and threatening security officers in Peel Street, Darwin City, in the early hours of this morning.

A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife and threatening security officers in the Darwin CBD this morning.

Northern Watch Commander Siiri Tennosaar said police received a report just after midnight of a man threatening security officers with a knife on Peel St.

“Upon Police arrival the male advanced on a police officer who drew a taser,” she said.

“The male then discarded the knife and was arrested without incident.

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“He remains in police custody to be interviewed later today.”

He is likely to be charged with aggravated assault and possess controlled weapon.