The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 27-year-old male in relation to serious domestic violence offences committed in Tennant Creek.
Around 6:30am on Saturday 1 November, it is alleged the offender physically assaulted his female partner in bushland in Tennant Creek. During the assault, the victim allegedly fell unconscious and was dragged further into the bushland where the assault continued.
The pair returned to a residence in a nearby Camp where the victim called police after the offender briefly left.
Upon police arrival, a separate 19-year-old male who was wanted for questioning for unrelated matters was at the residence and hid inside the roof cavity with the alleged offender. Both allegedly made threats to harm police and caused damage to the ceiling of the residence. With assistance from a police negotiator, both exited the roof after 90 minutes without further incident.
The victim was flown to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The 19-year-old male was arrested and has been charged with Aggravated Assault. He will appear in court on 18 November 2025.
Detectives from Tennant Creek Investigations took carriage of the investigation and two crime scenes were established.
The 27-year-old male was subsequently arrested and has since been charged with:
- Unlawfully Cause Serious Harm
- Reckless Conduct Endanger Serious Harm
- Aggravated Assault
- Choking, Strangling or Suffocating
- Threats to Kill
- Breach DVO
- Damage to Property
He has been remanded in custody to appear before the Tennant Creek Local Court on 16 January 2026.
Senior Sergeant Michael Fields said, “We will not accept this behaviour in our community.
“NT Police take domestic violence incredibly seriously and will continue to relentlessly pursue perpetrators and bring them to justice.”
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.
