The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 17-year-old male following a domestic disturbance that occurred in Alice Springs on Saturday.
Around 12:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a domestic incident occurring at a residence in Braitling.
It is alleged a 17-year-old male had attended the residence and was damaging property. Strike Force Viper members attended and arrested the male following a taser deployment after he fled the scene on foot. It is alleged during the arrest he spat at police without making contact.
He was conveyed to the Alice Springs Watch House and assessed by a custody nurse. He was deemed fit for custody and has since been charged with:
- Breach Bail
- 2 x Property Damage
- Trespass
- Breach of Domestic Violence Order
- 2 x Assault Police
He was also charged with Aggravated Burglary for a historic incident and remanded to appear in court today.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
