Alice Springs general duties members arrested a 23-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident in Sadadeen this morning.
About 8:30am, police received reports of a domestic violent incident unfolding outside a residence. It is alleged the male assaulted his female partner by pulling her by the hair and throwing her against a parked car, prior to her running to a nearby residence to seek help.
A female resident successfully assisted the victim inside; however, before she could lock the door the male has attempted to pull at the door. The female resident was allegedly assaulted with a rock, before she was able to successfully close the door. The male then allegedly damaged the door and was attempting to gain entry to the premises just as police arrived on scene.
The male fled the scene and after a short foot pursuit, he was apprehended and conveyed to the Alice Springs Watch House.
Investigations remain ongoing and charges are expected to follow.
St John Ambulance conveyed a female victim to Alice Springs Hospital for medical assessment.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please reference to job number P25132376.
