The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 16-year-old female and a 35-year-old male following two separate assaults in Alice Springs yesterday evening.
Around 6:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a female aged in her 60s had been physically assaulted by a 16-year-old family member at a residence on Head Street in Braitling. It is alleged the 16-year-old female kicked the victim multiples times to the head and body during the assault. The victim was subsequently conveyed to hospital by St John Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
Upon police arrival to Head Street, a member of the public reported witnessing a female youth being assaulted by an adult male in front of a nearby restaurant. The youth involved was identified as the offender in the previous matter and had allegedly been physically assaulted by a 35-year-old male not believed to be known to her.
The 16-year-old was conveyed to hospital by police for assessment, before being charged with recklessly endangering serious harm and aggravated assault in relation to the first incident. She is due to appear in court today.
A 35-year-old male was arrested in relation to the second assault and was charged with aggravated assault. He is also scheduled to appear in court today.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
