The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 52-year-old female in relation to an assault and property damage incident that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday.
Around 2:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an adult female was damaging property at an art gallery in the Todd Mall.
It is alleged the offender had been asked to leave the gallery by a staff member aged in her 40s, when she threw a wooden sculpture at the victim, striking her to the head and causing swelling. The offender subsequently damaged several items in the gallery, including smashing a large window, before fleeing the scene on foot.
Police attended and commenced investigations. Around 9:25pm yesterday evening, the 52-year-old was located and arrested on South Terrace.
She has since been charged with:
- Assault worker – victim suffers harm
- Damage property
- Armed with offensive weapon
- Trespass
She was remanded in custody to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.
Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500112622. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
