The NT Police Force Strike Force Lyra have charged a 35-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred on Tiger Brennan Drive in Stuart Park on Friday morning.
About 4:30am, the Joint Emergency Service Communication Centre received multiple reports of an ongoing domestic violence incident. It is alleged the 35-year-old male, the victim and two other witnesses were travelling in a dark blue 2008 model Mitsubishi Pajero before stopping along Tiger Brennan Drive in Stuart Park, where everyone but the alleged offender exited the vehicle. Initial investigations indicate the male drove off and immediately returned to physically assault his partner before the two witnesses chased him away. The victim suffered minor physical injuries.
Strike Force Lyra took carriage of the investigation and with the assistance of the Fugitive Taskforce the male was arrested at a residence around 1pm yesterday. He has since been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Breach Domestic Violence Order
- Drive a motor vehicle unlicensed
- Drive unregistered motor vehicle
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday, 30 June 2025.
Investigations remain ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500065312. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
If you have CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident, it may be uploaded here: https://ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/ntp2500065312 (or via the QR code below).
Domestic violence has no place in our community and offenders will continue to be held to account for their actions. The Northern Territory Police Force thank the witnesses who intervened on this occasion to protect the victim and prevent further violence. If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline (131 114).
