A 16-year-old male has been arrested after he assaulted police while escaping custody in Tennant Creek yesterday.
Around 3:55pm, police were attempting to arrest the offender during which a struggle ensued. The male physically assaulted both police members while being taken into custody, before fleeing the scene on foot.
Neither member suffered significant injury from the assault.
General duties police responded and located the offender at an address in Tennant Creek. At 4:20pm, he was arrested without incident and taken to the Tennant Creek watch house.
He has since been charged with:
- Assault police x2
- Escape custody
- Damage property
Superintendent Katie Hatzismalis said, "Assaulting a frontline worker who is trying to serve and protect their community is disgraceful.
"I am thankful that no one was seriously injured, and the offender will face court for his actions."
