Strike Force Lyra, with specialist assistance from the Territory Response Group and Dog Operations Unit, have arrested a 27-year-old male in relation to domestic violence and firearm offences in Leanyer yesterday afternoon.
On Saturday, the male attended a residence in company of two other persons and allegedly demanded money from a female victim before threatening to shoot and kill her. The victim is believed to be known to him. The offender allegedly continued assaulting and threatening the victim for some time and demanded the victim to remove her jewellery before he fled the scene.
Later that day, the alleged offender returned to the victim’s residence and made further threats.
On 28 May 2025, police executed a coordinated high-risk apprehension resulting in the alleged offender being apprehended in Leanyer without incident. During the arrest, the offender was located in possession of a firearm and a machete, concealed within his clothing.
He has since been charged with:
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with intent to steal - Aggravated
- Make a threat to kill a person
- Trespass
- Drive Unlicenced
- Possess / Carry / Use Controlled Weapon
- Possess / Use Firearm while Unlicensed
- Possess Unregistered Firearm
- Going armed in Public
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Strike Force Lyra continues to actively seek out those who commit Domestic and Family Violence offences. Domestic and Family Violence has no place in our community, and we appreciate the brave victim-survivors and witnesses who report these incidents to Police.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.
