The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 25-year-old man after an escape from custody incident today.
Around 9am, officers attached to the Fugitive Task Force attempted to arrest a male at the Casuarina Bus Interchange in relation to an alleged domestic violence assault.
When the alleged offender was informed he was under arrest, he allegedly struck an officer to the face before fleeing on foot.
A large police response including members from the Dog Squad, Fugitive Task Force, Darwin Traffic Operations, Trident and Casuarina and Darwin General Duties conducted a search of the area which located the alleged offender hiding in a unit complex garden on Trower Road.
The offender fled over a fence before being arrested by officers following a short pursuit on foot along Dripstone Road.
The injured officer has attended Royal Darwin Hospital for medical treatment.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2600014633. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
