Darwin crime: Alleged careless driver tries to grab police firearm during arrest

During an attempted escape from NT Police in Girraween, a man allegedly tried to take an officer’s weapon. Read the latest.

The man allegedly swam into a nearby lagoon to try and avoid being arrested by NT Police officers. Picture: The Mango Inquirer

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a dramatic escape from NT Police allegedly involved a dash for an officer’s firearm and a dive into a lagoon.

At 2.20pm on Tuesday, police were made aware of a vehicle crashing “through a residential fence” at the corner of Daniel Circuit and Girraween Rd.

When officers arrived, they found the vehicle still running but the alleged driver had fled on foot.

The officers soon found the driver who dived into a nearby lagoon and swim to the middle to avoid being apprehended.

A request for back-up and additional resources was made and the Search and Rescue Section helped provide a boat to help during the incident.

Police alleged during the arrest, the man attempted to grab an officer’s firearm but was blocked by the officer.

Screenshots taken from footage published online appear to capture the moment NT Police arrested a 32-year-old man after he allegedly crashed through a residential fence and attempted to evade arrest. Picture: The Mango Inquirer

The man was arrested without further incident and taken to Royal Darwin Hospital to be checked over.

Police said investigations remain ongoing and have asked anyone with information to contact 131 444 and quote the reference number NTP2500059377.

Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Darwin crime: Alleged careless driver tries to grab police firearm during arrest