Media release

Call for Witnesses – Serious Assault – Jingili

Police

Northern Territory Police are hoping to identify witnesses from an alleged assault which occurred in November 2017.

The alleged assault occurred around 12:30am on Saturday, 25 November 2017 at a house party in Jingili. 

A 19-year-old male was charged with the alleged assault which left the 17-year-old male victim with multiple facial injuries requiring surgery.

It is believed that a large crowd was in attendance and police are keen to speak to anyone who can provide further information about their observations. It is also believed that a group of females intervened and pulled the alleged offender off the victim. Police would particularly like to speak with these females.

Police are urgently asking for these witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Casuarina Police Station on 8999 0800.