Media release

Domestic Violence Offender Arrested – Alice Springs

Police

Police from Strike Force Romulus in Alice Springs arrested a 24-year-old man for assaulting a 21-year-old female yesterday.

Acting Senior Sergeant Leith Phillips said the man is a Repeat Offender Management (ROM) target.

“The offender allegedly assaulted the female at a business in Todd St on 21 September 2015 and again on 2 December.

“He was recently released from custody after serving four months in the Alice Springs Correctional Centre after assaulting the same female.”

He was charged for the following offences:

  • Engage in conduct that contravenes DVO
  • Assault a female

He was refused Police bail and will appear in the Alice Springs court today.

“Strike Force Romulus is dedicated to reducing domestic violence assaults by 10% in Alice Springs,” Acting Senior Sergeant Phillips said.