Media release

Arrests - Aggravated Assault - Darwin City

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two people following an aggravated assault in Darwin City early this morning.

Around 1:15am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a staff member had been assaulted at a licensed premises on Edmunds Street.

A 30-year-old male is alleged to have thrown a pint glass at a member of security, striking her to the head and rendering her unconscious.

It is alleged the offender kicked the female victim to her head while she laid unconscious on the ground, before producing an edged weapon and fleeing the scene.

A second offender, a 31-year-old male, is alleged to have assaulted male security staff before also fleeing the scene.

Police CCTV operators tracked the direction of travel of the offenders and the pair were arrested. They remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Both offenders are believed to have been involved in an earlier assault of a female on Mitchell Street.

The victims were conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detective A/Senior Sergeant Andrew Kren said “The Serious Crime Squad have carriage of this investigation, and we are calling for any witnesses with information to contact police on 131 444.

“Investigations are ongoing”.

Anyone with information, including dash cam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26082073. Reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.