A 24-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an assault that occurred in Alice Springs on Wednesday night.
It is alleged that at around 7:00 pm on 19 October, three young men were causing a disturbance in the Yeperenye Shopping Centre.
Detective Sergeant Jon Beer said two security officers attended and were assaulted as a result.
“The 48-year-old male was punched to the face a number of times, causing a fractured jaw and dislodging several teeth,” said Detective Sergeant Beer.
“The 20-year-old received an injury to the ear, believed to have been from a glass bottle.”
Police and St John Ambulance members attended the scene and located three males, two youths and a 24-year-old.
The 24-year-old has been charged with:
- Assault causing serious harm
- Aggravated assault
- Armed with an offensive weapon at night
- Stealing
- Furnish a false name.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Court today.
The two youths were released pending further investigations.
Police urge anyone that may have witnessed the incident, or who may have further information, to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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