Woman attacked during overnight robbery in Alice Springs CBD

POLICE have apprehended a 17-year-old in relation to an incident where a woman was hit in the face and had her phone stolen in the Alice Springs CBD overnight

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POLICE have apprehended a 17-year-old in relation to an incident where a woman was hit in the face and had her phone stolen in the Alice Springs CBD overnight.

Southern Watch Commander Joshua Cunningham said police responded to a large youth disturbance out the front of Uncles Tavern on Gregory St, Alice Springs at about 9pm on Saturday.

“The disturbance was quickly quelled but after speaking to a number of people and it was identified that a robbery had taken place shortly before the disturbance on the corner of Todd St and Stott Tce,” he said.

“The offender has striked a lady to the face before stealing her phone and running from the location. The offender was described as a young, possibly Indigenous male.

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“The youth was chased by off-duty members and members of the public through the council lawns on to Gregory St near Uncles Tavern, where a large group of youths turned and surrounded them, preventing them retrieving the phone.

“During the disturbance a number of persons attempting to retrieve the phone and de-escalate the situation where threatened or physically assaulted.”

Cdr Cunningham said the investigation was still in its early stages on Sunday morning, but police have taken a 17-year-old youth into custody who is likely to be charged with engaging in violent conduct and aggravated assault.

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Police are asking anyone who witnessed or have video footage of the initial robbery or disturbance to contact Crime Stoppers and reference 9557437 and provide any information they have.

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