An apology to Aboriginal Territorians

I, Michael Murphy, Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police am deeply sorry to all Aboriginal Territorians, for the past harms and injustices caused by members of the Northern Territory Police.

I formally apologise for the hurt inflicted upon Aboriginal people, and together with my fellow officers, I commit the NT Police service to do the hard work to transform our relationship with Aboriginal Territorians for a safer community for all.

We know that we cannot change or undo the past, but together we can commit to not repeating our mistakes and the injustices.

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UPDATE: Charges – Stolen motor vehicle – Tennant Creek

Police

Northern Territory Police have charged three females in relation to a stolen motor vehicle incident that occurred in Tennant Creek over the weekend.

The 17-year-old offender was arrested and charged with:

  • Two counts Theft
  • Damage to Property
  • Driving, Using/Riding motor vehicle without consent
  • Drive vehicle in a manner dangerous
  • Drive a motor vehicle while unlicensed

She will appear in court on 11 September.

The 20-year-old offender was charged with:

  • Theft
  • Damage to Property
  • Driving, Using/Riding motor vehicle without consent
  • Drive vehicle in a manner dangerous

She is set to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

The 19-year-old offender was charged with:

  • Theft
  • Damage to property
  • Driving, Using/Riding motor vehicle without consent
  • Drive vehicle in a manner dangerous
  • Breach of Bail

She was remanded in custody and will appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

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