Media release

Charges - Assault Police - Jabiru

Police

Northern Territory Police have charged a 26-year-old male after he allegedly assaulted a police officer in Jabiru.

Acting Commander of Crime Travis Wurst said the male was charged overnight with:

  • Assault police
  • Resist Police in execution of duty
  • Recklessly endanger life
  • Armed with an offensive weapon
  • Drive unlicensed / unregistered vehicle
  • Low range drink driving

The man was remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 8 November.

A/Commander Wurst said detectives continue to investigate the incident and are calling on any members of the public who observed a green Mitsubishi Pajero or a silver Ford Territory driving around the Jabiru township on Monday, 24 October, to please contact police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.