The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 38-year-old man in relation to multiple unprovoked aggravated assaults that occurred in Stuart Park last week.
Between Friday 17 October and Wednesday 22 October 2025, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports that an unknown man attended a unit complex on Winston Street multiple times, assaulting two people on separate occasions and causing property damage.
It is alleged the offender assaulted the first victim, punching him to the head several times before the victim was able to retreat and secure himself inside his unit. The offender fled the scene, returning the following day and smashed the victim’s vehicle windscreen.
On Tuesday 21 October, the offender again returned to the unit complex, allegedly armed with an offensive weapon and was reported to have been looking through the windows at the complex.
The following day, the offender allegedly returned to the location and waited in a vacant parking bay before approaching a man who was unlocking his front door. The offender punched the man multiple times before placing him in a headlock and continuing to assault the victim until he fell to the ground. Witnesses disturbed the offender, who then kicked the victim to the head before fleeing the scene.
Police attended the scene following each incident and Strike Force Trident took carriage of the investigation. The offender is not believed to be known to the victims.
This morning, around 9:55am, Strike Force Trident, with assistance of the Territory Response Group, executed a planned of the offender at a shopping complex along Freds Pass Road.
During the apprehension, the offender failed to comply with instruction and a taser was successfully deployed.
He was subsequently taken into custody without further incident. He was medically assessed and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House.
He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone with information about the incidents to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number NTP2500105217. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
