The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 25-year-old male following a domestic violence incident in Palmerston in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Around 12:55am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a vehicle had crashed through a fence and struck a pedestrian in Palmerston.
The driver allegedly fled the scene on foot.
Multiple police units responded including members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, Road Policing and Palmerston general duties.
An adult female victim was located at the scene and conveyed to the Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
Patrols of the area were conducted and the 25-year-old driver, who is the partner of the victim, was located and arrested without incident.
He has since been charged with:
- Recklessly Endangering Life
- Aggravated Assault
- Breach DVO
- Damage to Property
- Drive Under Influence of Alcohol
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
