Police have arrested a 19-year-old male in relation to a violent disturbance in the Darwin CBD yesterday evening.
Around 7:35pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a group of people fighting in a car park along Cavenagh Street, with one individual reportedly armed with a machete and others throwing rocks.
Security intervened and confiscated the machete from a male who was allegedly swinging it at others involved in the altercation before the group fled the scene.
Police attended and arrested the 19-year-old male nearby. He remains in custody and has been charged Going armed in public, Breach of bail and Furnish false particulars. He is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on 29 July 2025.
Further investigations are being undertaken to identify an additional primary alleged offender involved in the incident.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference number P25201385. Anonymous reports can also be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
