Northern Territory Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Humpty Doo.
It is alleged that during the early hours on Friday, the man was travelling along Girraween Road with his partner when they began to engage in a verbal argument. The 20-year-woman asked him to stop the vehicle and as she tried to exit he grabbed her by the throat and forced her to remain in the vehicle.
The woman managed to escape however, the man gave chase on foot before tackling her to the ground. She pushed him off and hid in nearby bushland.
The man returned to his vehicle and attempted to try hit the woman with his vehicle several times before she alerted a nearby resident, who contacted police.
The woman returned to her residence when she noticed that the property had been unlawfully entered and her 2-year-old daughter was missing.
Police searched the area and located the vehicle with the pair inside. A police officer attempted to arrest the man when he tried to drive off when the officer’s arm became trapped and dragged him a short distance. The officer was able to free himself and suffered minor injuries.
The man returned to the woman’s address before leaving the child and fleeing the scene.
Later that afternoon, the man contacted police stating he wished to surrender however, did not show up. The man made contact again with police yesterday and he was subsequently arrested without incident in Winnellie.
He has since been charged with:
- Deprivation of liberty x 3
- Aggravated assault x 3
- Recklessly endangering serious harm x 2
- Unlawful entry (occupied dwelling at night)
- Escape lawful custody
- Assault police
The man has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Jon Beer said “Police would like to speak with any witnesses who were in the area or have relevant information.
“It is mandatory in the Northern Territory to report incidents of domestic and family violence. We ask to the community to take this obligation seriously because you can help someone who is suffering at the hands of someone else.”
