Media release

Aggravated assault – charges

Police

Police have arrested a 31-year-old male in relation to two separate aggravated assaults that occurred in October 2008 and February 2009.

It is alleged that on 14 October the male was at a residence on Nation Crescent in Coconut Grove when an altercation occurred between him and a 23-year-old female, resulting in her sustaining a stab wound to the back with a screw driver.

She was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital to receive treatment for her injuries.

On 17 February, it is alleged that the male was at a residence at Bagot Community when an altercation occurred between him and a 37-year-old female resulting in her sustaining injuries to the head, believed to have been caused by a brick.

The 31-year-old male was apprehended at approximately 1:00 pm yesterday (Tuesday 24) and charged with aggravated assault (x2) and bailed to appear in the Darwin Magistrate's Court today.


Media contact:
Amy Sloan
8922 3365