The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man following an aggravated assault in Fannie Bay yesterday afternoon.
Around 3:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a man assaulting a woman near the intersection of Eastpoint Road and Gregory Street.
Darwin General Duties attended and arrested the 49-year-old male offender. He was taken into custody and has been charged with recklessly endangering serious harm, aggravated assault, make a threat to kill a person and engage in conduct that contravenes a domestic violence order.
He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 May 2026.
The 31-year-old victim was found with severe facial injuries and reported she was allegedly kicked to the stomach several times.
She was conveyed to hospital for treatment.
The victim and offender are known to each other.
Investigations are ongoing.
Domestic and Family Violence continues to be a significant concern in the Northern Territory and perpetrators of domestic violence will be held accountable for their actions.
If you have witnessed or experienced domestic and family violence, call police on 131 444 or 000 in an emergency.
If you or someone you know is experience difficulties as a result of domestic violence, support services are available including but not limited to 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
