Woman stabbed in thigh, arm at busy Palmerston bus interchange; Man, 56, in custody

A WOMAN had to allegedly defend herself from a domestic violence attack with a knife during a violent incident at a busy bus stop

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A WOMAN had to allegedly defend herself from a domestic violence attack with a knife during a violent incident at a busy bus stop.

NT Police Northern Watch Commander Len Turner said the incident was one of a number police were called to despite their attempts to reduce domestic violence through Operation Sherman.

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“We had an unusually high number of domestic violence incidents reported to us overnight.

“About 6.15pm (Monday) police were called to Palmerston bus interchange where they found a 49-year-old female with a stab wound to her thigh,” he said.

“She’s also suffering a defensive type wound to one of her arms.

“Police made some inquiries and have since arrested a 56-year-old male who’s been placed in custody.”

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Operation Sherman, which also included home visits and victim support assessments, saw 58 arrests and 48 domestic violence orders served during a three-week period around the holiday season.

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