The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 48-year-old male following a violent disturbance that occurred in Alice Springs early this morning.
Around 2:05am, police received multiple reports of a disturbance occurring on Cora Crescent in Gillen. It is alleged a vehicle was driving dangerously, including driving at people, with groups of up to 20 persons engaged in fighting, some of whom were armed with edged weapons.
The vehicle allegedly reversed into and struck a 68-year-old male, knocking him to the ground, before driving forwards and colliding with the victim a second time.
The 48-year-old male driver of the vehicle allegedly exited it and armed himself with petrol which he set alight and attempted to throw at bystanders.
Police responded and arrested the offender. He was conveyed to hospital for assessment of a laceration to his arm believed to be from an edged weapon.
He was subsequently deemed fit for custody and has since been charged with:
- 2 x Acts intended to cause serious harm
- 2 x Recklessly endangering life
- 1 x Drive manner dangerous
- 1 x Drive medium range
He was remanded to appear in court tomorrow.
The 68-year-old victim was conveyed to hospital by St John with non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle involved was seized for forensic analysis and investigations are ongoing into the disturbance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26293896. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://www.crimestoppersnt.com.au.
