Katherine crime: Police arrest man who allegedly stabbed and robbed 19yo woman

The 19yo man who allegedly stabbed, robbed, then returned to help a young woman has been arrested by police.

An unknown male who allegedly stabbed a woman in the leg before stealing her money near the Katherine Showgrounds remains at large. Picture: Gera Kazakov

Latest – July 22: NT Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man with a string of offences after he allegedly stabbed a woman in Katherine at the weekend.

Police allege the 19-year-old woman was stabbed and robbed as she crossed a field near the Katherine Showgrounds about 4.30am on Sunday morning.

The alleged offender then reportedly came back to the teenage victim, returned her money and stayed with her until a passing motorist was flagged down and transported the victim to Katherine Hospital.

Police said they arrested the alleged offender on Monday, charging him with a number of offences:

1x Aggravated robbery

3x Aggravated assault

2x Going armed in public

1x Theft

1x Breach of bail

The 19-year-old was scheduled to appear in Katherine Local Court on Monday.

Katherine: Woman allegedly stabbed, robbed near showgrounds as NT Police search for offender

INITIAL — July 20: An unknown male who allegedly stabbed a woman in the leg before stealing her money near the Katherine Showgrounds remains at large, as police call on those with information to come forward.

Authorities were notified of the incident at about 4.30am Sunday.

Northern Territory Police said that the woman, aged 19, was walking through a field when she was approached by a “male unknown to her”.

NT Police alleged the man stabbed her in the leg and stole her money before fleeing the scene.

The alleged offender later returned, police said, and gave the woman her money back and stayed with her until she was able to flag down a passing motorist.

The woman was transported to Katherine Hospital where she received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

NT Police said it conducted a search of the area, however the offender still remains at large.

Investigations remain ongoing, police said.

Detectives urge anyone with information, including relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25193841.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Originally published as Katherine crime: Police arrest man who allegedly stabbed and robbed 19yo woman