Media release

Call for witnesses - Aggravated assault - Lyons

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses following an alleged aggravated assault that occurred on Tuesday 7 July 2020.

Between the hours of 2:00pm and 5:00pm, a 46-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by a man near the bushland area at the intersection of Damabila Drive and Rocklands Drive in Lyons.

The woman fled the scene and boarded a public bus heading for Royal Darwin Hospital. The victim is described as being of Aboriginal appearance and wearing blue t-shirt and a purple skirt.

A 53-year-old male has been arrested in relation to the alleged aggravated assault.

Detectives from the Domestic Family Violence Section are calling for anyone who may have witnesses the incident or suspicious behaviour within the vicinity to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9355922.