Media release

Arrest - Domestic violence - Tennant Creek

Police

Northern Territory Police have arrested a man in relation to a domestic violence disturbance in Tennant Creek on Saturday morning.

Around 3:50am, police received reports that a man forced entry to a residence on Eldorado Crescent and allegedly assaulted two women and caused property damage.

A short time later, police arrived and arrested the 19-year-old at the scene. 

The man and women are known to each other.

The man was remanded in custody to face Tennant Creek Local Court Thursday 17 October.

Support services for those affected by domestic violence are available, including 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and Lifeline (13 11 14).