The Northern Territory Police Force have arrested a 25-year-old female in relation to a public disturbance at the Casuarina Bus Interchange yesterday.
About 4:20pm, police received reports of the woman allegedly throwing objects at members of the public and threatening workers with an edged weapon.
She was apprehended by security until police arrived and arrested her. During the arrest, she allegedly spat at an officer and kicked 2 other attending officers.
She was charged with Going Armed in Public, Damage to Property, Assault Police, Assault a Worker, Resist Police in Execution of Duty and Disorderly in a Public Place and is to appear in Darwin Local Court on 6 Feb 2025.
Superintendent Vicki Koum said, “We will not stand for our officers being assaulted while they are out serving and protecting the Territory”.
“This is abhorrent behaviour that will not be tolerated.”
Police urge anyone who witnesses crime or anti-social behaviour to contact police on 131 444 or in an emergency dial 000. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
