Northern Territory Police have arrested and charged two males for violent offending on 30 September 2023 at a mine site on Groote Eylandt.
Around 2am, police received reports that up to 5 offenders unlawfully entered a mine site on Groote Eylandt, some armed with axes.
The group allegedly caused damage within the facility. One worker was threatened with an axe while another was struck in the chest with a blunt object, suffering a laceration to their chest. A third worker suffered an injury to their eye when a window was smashed.
Shortly after 6am yesterday morning, Serious Crime, Strike Force Trident and Alyangula general duties arrested 2 males without incident.
A 17-year-old was charged with:
- Criminal damage
- Deprivation of liberty
- Aggravated assault
- Aggravated robbery
- Unlawful entry
- Theft
He was bailed to appear on 10 November 2023.
A 20-year-old was charged with:
- Criminal Damage
- Deprivation of liberty
- Aggravated assault
- Aggravated robbery
- Recklessly endanger serious harm
- Unlawful entry
- Theft
He was remanded to appear on 15 November 2023.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Day said, “Investigations remain ongoing and police would like to thank the local community for their assistance in this matter.”
