Police make arrest – Arson – Stuart Park

Northern Territory Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman after a structure fire in Stuart Park overnight.

Around 12am, The Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a structure fire on Helpman Street, Stuart Park.

Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service responded with firefighters from Darwin and Berrimah fire stations. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked quickly to contain the fire, and a crime scene was then established.

Occupants of the building were safely evacuated and there were no reported injuries.

The matter will be further investigated by Serious Crime and detectives are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444.

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