The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two males in relation to an aggravated assault and aggravated robbery that occurred in Jingili on Sunday 20 April.
Around 8:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male and female had been assaulted while at a service station on McMillans Road.
It is alleged that as the male victim returned to his vehicle from the service station, an alleged offender approached him aggressively before punching him to the back of the head. The offender then damaged the victim’s vehicle before assaulting him again.
A second male offender, known to the first, then approached and allegedly threw a rock through the vehicle’s window, striking the female, who was seated inside. The victims then drove away to avoid further assault and contacted police.
During the incident, a female customer at the service station attempted to leave the location; however, one of the offenders opened her vehicle door and took the keys out of the ignition.
The offender demanded money in exchange for the keys before pushing the victim to the ground and returning her keys.
Both alleged offenders subsequently fled the location.
On Tuesday 6 May, Detectives from Strike Force Trident arrested two males, aged 25 and 37-years-old, at a shopping centre on Trower Road.
The 25-year-old male was identified in connection to a separate aggravated assault that occurred in Palmerston and had been actively evading police.
The 25-year-old male has been charged with:
- Aggravated assault x 2
- Recklessly endanger serious harm
- Endanger occupants of vehicle or vessel
- Theft
- Engage in violent conduct
- Going armed in public
And the 37-year-old has been charged with:
- Recklessly endanger serious harm x 2
- Endanger occupants of vehicle or vessel
- Engage in violent conduct
- Going armed in public
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
