Police Make Arrest - Aggravated Assault - Stuart Park

Police have arrested a 31-year-old male in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Stuart Park yesterday evening.

Around 6:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a disturbance occurring at a residence on Charles Street between three adult males who are known to each other.

It is alleged that while inside the residence one of the males used an edged weapon to assault another, before the third male attempted to intervene and was also assaulted with the edged weapon.

Police and St John attended, and both victims were conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment.

The 31-year-old offender was arrested without incident, and he remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P252243051. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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