The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man for serious domestic violence and traffic offences in Darwin earlier today.
Around 7:30am this morning, police received reports that a 33-year-old man was making violent threats against a woman who known to him at a residence in Wanguri.
Police attended the residence, however, the man had fled the scene.
An arrest plan was formulated and around 2pm, officers located the man driving a damaged vehicle near the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility. A pursuit was initiated, and the vehicle was safely apprehended in an open area on the outbound lane of the Stuart Highway, Knuckey Lagoon.
The man fled the vehicle on foot and was promptly arrested by attending members.
No injuries were reported.
Acting Commander Kirsten Engels said "I would like to commend the members involved in this apprehension. Their actions have almost certainly prevented a serious domestic violence incident from occurring."
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
