Detectives from the Serious Crime Squad are investigating an incident where two men suffered serious injuries at an Acacia Hills residence.
Police allege two men, one aged 49, attended the residence of a 34-year-old man around 9:45pm on Sunday, 26 January. The 49-year-old exited his vehicle where he was allegedly struck to the head with a blunt object by the 34-year-old. The 49-year-old got back into his vehicle then allegedly ran over the 34-year-old.
Police attended the residence and arrested the 49-year-old male. Both males were conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance. The 34-year-old was later transported to Adelaide by CareFlight with what is believed to be serious spinal and leg injuries. The 49-year-old remains in police custody following the incident.
Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and is not connected with other offending.
Detectives are calling for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9199934.
