Larapinta teen hospitalised after alleged assault by four females who are still on the run
A teenage girl at home with her mum and grandma was allegedly dragged outside and bashed by a group who entered through an unlocked door.
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February 15, 10am: A 14-year-old girl was hospitalised after a group allegedly entered her home, dragged her outside and assaulted her.
NT Police are calling for information after the alleged assault in Larapinta at about 5.30pm on Friday.
The teen had been at home with her mum, grandmother and cousin when four females – two of whom she knew – allegedly entered the residence through an unlocked door.
Police alleged the four dragged the girl to the front yard where they all assaulted her.
The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and legs before witnesses at the home were able to intervene.
The four alleged offenders, two of whom are believed to be aged 33 and 15, then fled the scene before police arrived, and remain on the run.
The 14-year-old was taken to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25044171.
‘Substantial damage’ at high school being investigated by police
February 14, 3pm: Several buildings at a Tennant Creek school have been damaged, with police still on the hunt for culprits.
NT Police said they received reports of unlawful entries in several buildings at Tennant Creek high school on Friday morning.
The buildings sustained “substantial damage,” police said.
The school did not shut for the day, this masthead understands.
Forensics examinations have commenced, police said, and the incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444.
Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Woman behind CBD stabbing still at large
February 12, 12pm: A woman who allegedly stabbed two people in the Alice Springs CBD is at large, NT Police say.
Police said the alleged stabbing happened at a licensed premises on Todd St on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say a woman was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head, while a man who intervened was also allegedly injured as well.
The woman allegedly behind the stabbing fled before police arrived, and the two victims were sent to hospital.
The man and woman stabbed were left with “minor injuries” according to police.
“All three persons involved are believed to be known to each other,” an NT Police spokesman said.
Police said investigations were ongoing, as were attempts to find the alleged stabber.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P25041144.
Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Help is available for anyone experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, such as – but not limited to – 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline (131 114), or 13 YARN (13 92 76).
Youth arrested over stolen car in Larapinta
February 12, 11.45am: A 14-year-old will go before a Judge in Alice Springs, facing a litany of charges after allegedly stealing a car.
Police said the teen handed himself into custody Tuesday afternoon, after police began investigating a report a car had been stolen from a servo on Larapinta Drive the same morning.
Police charged the boy with theft, driving a motor vehicle without consent, and driving a motor vehicle unlicensed.
He will face the Alice Springs local court on Wednesday.
Police said the stolen vehicle held a quantity of cash, which has as yet not been recovered.
With the cash outstanding, police said they are continuing investigations, and are calling on the public for assistance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500015325.
Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Woman clings to bonnet of moving car in DV incident: Police
February 11, 5pm: A woman was left holding onto the bonnet of a car driving through an Alice Springs suburb in a domestic violence incident, NT Police say.
Police said they received reports of the incident just after 8am on Tuesday morning, when a white Holden Commodore was spotted driving dangerously through Larapinta.
The woman, 40, was in an argument with the 42-year-old male driver on Lyndavale Drive when she fell onto the bonnet, according to police.
Police allege the man then drove away with her on it, before she was flung from the car near Zeal St.
“The offender (then) allegedly drove at her, forcing her to move out of the way to avoid being struck, before fleeing the scene in the vehicle,” police said.
The duo are known to each other, police said.
The woman did not require medical treatment, police said, while the driver remains outstanding and investigations continue, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P25040909.
Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Help is available for anyone experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, such as – but not limited to – 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline (131 114), or 13 YARN (13 92 76).
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