NT Police have arrested a 42-year-old male following a siege on Friday afternoon in Moulden.
Around 6:10pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a 72-year-old male had allegedly been assaulted with a machete at a unit complex on Moulden Terrace.
It is alleged that the victim approached his neighbour's unit to complain about loud music and a confrontation ensued, during which the male assaulted the victim whilst armed with a machete.
Police attended, and the victim was conveyed to Palmerston Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his hands and shoulder.
The alleged offender retreated into his unit and Police negotiators and Territory Response Group were deployed to the scene. The male later surrendered without incident.
He has since been charged with Recklessly endangering serious harm and Unlawfully causing serious harm and has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court 22 July 2025.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500072953. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
