Katherine Police have charged a 22-year-old man in relation to the alleged aggravated assault and breach of a Domestic Violence Order against his 20-year-old partner.
Detective Sergeant Luke Dalgliesh said Police allege the offender struck his 20-year-old partner several times and threatened her with an axe on 25 April.
“He was arrested by Police at a residence in Katherine last night.
He was charged with:
Aggravated assault
Breach Domestic Violence Order
Armed with an offensive weapon
Threats to kill a person
Threats to cause injury or detriment
He was remanded in custody and will appear in Katherine Magistrates Court today.