Media release

Man Charged - Aggravated Assault - Alice Springs

Police

Detectives from Strike Force Romulus arrested a man in Alice Springs last night after multiple aggravated assault incidents.

Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Malley said Police allege the man, aged 28-years, was involved in several offences and was issued a warrant of apprehension for breaching conditions of his suspended sentence.

 “Police allege that on 22August the offender physically assaulted a woman near an Alice Springs town camp.

 “A warrant of apprehension was issued for the offender’s arrest on 5 October, for breaching conditions of his suspended sentence.

 “On 8 October it is alleged the offender was involved in another incident on a remote community, where he assaulted a male causing him to lose consciousness.

 “It was reported that offender was also involved in another incident in a remote community, assaulting a woman on 19October.

 “At about 3:00am on 27 October, the male was arrested in Alice Springs and conveyed to the Alice Springs Watch House.”

 He was charged with the following offences:

  • Aggravated Assault x 3
  • Armed with Offensive Weapon

 Bail was opposed by Police and he will appear in court on 28 October 2015.