The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested four adult offenders in relation to a disturbance that occurred in Nightcliff yesterday morning.
Around 8:25am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that a security guard was being assaulted by four offenders in a supermarket carpark on Dick Ward Drive.
Two 34-year-old females, a 56-year-old male and a 58-year-old male had allegedly become involved in an altercation with a male cleaner inside the premises.
When a male security guard attempted to move the group away from the area, the female offenders allegedly attempted to punch him, before one of the females and the 56-year-old male produced large sticks from a bag and assaulted him with them. The two other offenders allegedly physically assaulted the security guard and threw objects at him.
With the assistance of the cleaner, he was able to move the offenders away from the premises, during which the cleaner was allegedly pushed and shoved.
Casuarina police attended and all four offenders were arrested.
They were charged with offences including Assault a Worker, Armed with an Offensive Weapon, and Engage in Violent Conduct. They were all bailed to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 4 November.
Neither victim suffered injuries during the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25279724. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.