Detectives from Strike Force Trident have charged a 34-year-old male with a string of serious charges following his arrest in the suburb of Rapid Creek.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said the male had been actively avoiding arrest since December last year in relation to an assault and breach of bail offences.

“The male was seen by Detectives in the northern suburbs on Tuesday, January 13, driving an alleged stolen vehicle.

“Police attempted to stop the vehicle however discontinued contact due to the man’s dangerous and erratic driving.”

“Shortly afterwards Police attended a Rapid Creek address and the male was arrested.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Stringer said the male resisted Police attempts to take him into custody.

“During the struggle the male allegedly bit an Officer on the thigh.

“His violent and erratic behaviour towards Police is indicative of a person under the influence of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and he spent the night in custody before being formally charged this morning.

“The car was confirmed as being stolen and a trafficable amount of methamphetamine and used syringes were allegedly discovered in the vehicle.”

The man was charged with Cause Serious Harm, Recklessly endanger serious harm, Assault Police, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Possess and Supply Trafficable Quantity of a Schedule I Substance, Drive in a Manner Dangerous, Criminal Damage and Breach Bail.

He will appear in the Darwin Magistrate Court this afternoon.