Strike Force Trident has arrested a male following an aggravated robbery that occurred in the Darwin CBD on Sunday morning.

Around 3:10am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report from a taxi driver that a male had threatened him with an edged weapon while demanding his vehicle, phone and money.

The victim reported he picked up the male from Mitchell Street, who told the victim to drive to Casuarina before threatening him with an edged weapon whilst demanding the aforementioned items.

Whilst en route, the male changed the destination to Royal Darwin Hospital and once the vehicle was parked, the victim turned the vehicle off and ran towards security seeking refuge.

Casuarina General Duties and Strike Force Trident swiftly responded and arrested the 27-year-old male offender on hospital grounds. The male was also an outstanding target for a Parole Revocation. Strike Force Trident continued investigations and the male was later charged with:

1 x Aggravated robbery

1 x Going armed in public

1 x Possess thing to administer a dangerous drug

He was remanded in custody to appear in Court today.