Members from the Serious Crime Squad have charged a 30-year-old man following an altercation in Stuart Park yesterday.
Detective Sergeant Glenn Leafe said the incident, which left a man in hospital, occurred around 7:00am, near the corner of Westralia Street and Coronation Drive.
“It is alleged the offender approached a black Jeep, before opening the driver’s side door, grabbing the driver by the shirt and threatening him.
“A 29-year-old man has then approached the offender before being assaulted. He was transported to Royal Darwin Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.”
The alleged offender was charged with:
- Unlawfully cause serious harm
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with intent to steal
- Trespass
He will appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Northern Territory Police ask for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
