Media release

Arrest – Disturbance – Alice Springs

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 26-year-old male after a disturbance occurred in Alice Springs this morning.

Around 10:45am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a pedestrian strike on Commonage Road. It is alleged an adult female walked in front of a minibus and was struck. The driver stopped to render assistance.

It is alleged a 26-year-old male, believed to be known to the female, attended the scene driving a Mitsubishi Triton. The occupants of the Triton allegedly threw rocks at the minibus before the Triton allegedly rammed the front of the vehicle.

The minibus driver and its occupants left the scene and attended the Alice Springs Police Station.

Police responded and commenced investigations. The 26-year-old was arrested and has since been charged with Breach DVO, Recklessly Endanger Serious Harm and Drive Medium Range BAC. He was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court tomorrow.

Investigations into the pedestrian strike and following incident remain ongoing.

The female suffered minor injuries and was conveyed to hospital by St John Ambulance.

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