A 26-year-old male has been arrested following multiple domestic violence incidents in Tennant Creek overnight and this morning.
On Friday evening around 9:30pm, police received a report that a male had allegedly assaulted two people known to him at a residence in the community.
It is alleged that the male attended the location and punched an adult female, believed to be his ex-partner, to the head. He then assaulted another male at the location to the head with an edged weapon before he fled the scene.
Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the male victim was later treated at Tennant Creek Hospital.
Today, around 11:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that the alleged offender returned to the residence and assaulted the female victim multiple times.
It is alleged the offender attended the residence armed with a rock and struck the victim several times to her head and body. The victim was able to escape to her house and secure herself inside with the offender attempting to force his way inside before again fleeing the scene.
Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Tennant Creek Hospital for treatment.
A 26-year-old man was later arrested in relation to both incidents and remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25294046. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
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.
