Police have arrested two youths in relation to an aggravated assault and attempted robbery in Tennant Creek overnight.
Around 11:45pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 44-year-old female had allegedly been assaulted by two youths on Peko Road as she was leaving work and getting into her vehicle.
It is alleged that when the victim opened her vehicle door, she was approached by the youths, who assaulted her with a scooter while attempting to steal her Toyota Camry. The victim sounded the horn, alerting co-workers to the incident, and the youths fled the scene on foot.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and did not require further treatment.
Tennant Creek Police arrested the two alleged offenders, a female aged 14 and a male aged 15, after locating them hiding under a nearby vehicle on Griggs Street. They remain in police custody and investigations are ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P25275145. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
