NT Police arrested two males after apprehending a stolen vehicle in Belyuen yesterday afternoon.

It is alleged Humpty Doo Police apprehended the stolen Mitsubishi Magna on the Cox Peninsular Highway at about 4:20 pm yesterday before requesting the five occupants to get out of the vehicle . Upon exiting the car the 17-year-old driver was arrested and placed in the back of the police vehicle.

While members were speaking to the group an 18-year-old man then became increasingly agitated and abusive towards police and attempted to flee the scene. Police apprehended this man and during a struggle OC spray was deployed. With the help of Night Patrol members the second offender was arrested.

Enquiries are being conducted into the involvement of the other occupants of the stolen motor vehicle.

It is believed the car was stolen from Casuarina earlier in the day.

Police conveyed the offenders to a near by Night Patrol compound for decontamination of OC spray before being taken to the Darwin Watch House.

The 17-year-old youth was charged with:

Unlawfully use a motor vehicle
Refuse to give name and address
The older offender was charged with:

Unlawfully use a motor vehicle
Refuse to give name and address
Resist police in execution of duty
Hinder member of the police force
Disorderly behaviour in a public place

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