Media release

Man Charged – Serious Offences – Darwin

Police

Northern Territory Police have charged a 37-year-old man following four serious family violence incidents in Darwin.

Detective Sergeant Justene Dwyer from the Domestic and Family Violence Unit said the Territory Response Group arrested a man without incident at 10pm last night.

“A joint investigation conducted by the Serious Crime Squad and the Domestic Violence Unit led to the arrest of a man wanted in relation to these offences,” Detective Sergeant Justene Dwyer said.

The man has been charged with:

  • Aggravated assault (x5)
  • Sexual intercourse without consent
  • Deprive a person of personal liberty
  • Drive vehicle with suspended entitlement (x2)
  • Possess/carry/use controlled weapon – night
  • Possess methamphetamine

The man has been refused Police bail, ahead of an appearance before Darwin Magistrates Court.