A 19-year-old man will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court in relation to assault and property offences.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said Police allege the man unlawfully entered a licensed venue in Leanyer and stole a quantity of alcohol on 13 May.

“Detectives from Strike Force Trident arrested the alleged offender in Casuarina yesterday. Police alleged the offender made several threats against the Police and spat on the pant leg of one Officer.”

He was charged with a number of offences including:

Assault Police (x2)

Make threats to kill (x2)

Damage to property

Aggravated unlawful entry

Stealing.

“We are disgusted with the behaviour of this person. Threats and assaults on Police Officers will not be tolerated. Anyone choosing to engage in this disgusting behaviour will be prosecuted,” Detective Senior Sergeant said.

He was remanded in custody and will appear in court today.