The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 41-year-old male following an armed person incident in Alice Springs yesterday.
Around 11:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of a male allegedly armed with an edged weapon near Whittaker Street.
It is alleged the offender exited his vehicle while it was stationary at a set of lights at the corner of the Stuart Highway and Whittaker Street and used the weapon to damage the windscreen of a nearby white utility vehicle on the road.
The utility's adult male driver exited the vehicle, and the offender allegedly chased him before a brief altercation occurred between the two. The victim did not suffer any injuries, and the offender subsequently fled the scene along Colson Street.
Police officers from Strike Force Viper, the Community Engagement Safety Team and general duties responded and arrested the 41-year-old offender a short time later on Elliot Street in Bratling.
He has since been charged with:
- Going armed in public
- Drive unregistered motor vehicle
- Drive uninsured motor vehicle
- Drive unlicensed NT interstate licence
- Damage to property
He was remanded to appear in court today.
Anyone with information, including with dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26186319. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
