Detectives from Strike Force Trident have arrested a 14-year-old male youth after he escaped lawful custody from the Darwin Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said the youth was arrested at residence in the Northern Suburbs last night.

He has been charged with Escape Lawful Custody and has been remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Magistrates Court today.

Police would like to thank the members of the public who assisted Police with the investigation.