Police make arrest over unlawful entry/assault in Darwin

Northern Territory Police have arrested a man after an unlawful entry at a business in Larrakeyah overnight.

At 12:15am, police received reports that an offender had unlawfully entered a business on Marina Boulevard.

The offender allegedly stole a quantity of alcohol before being confronted by an employee. The offender has attempted to strike the employee with a blunt weapon before physically assaulting him.

The employee suffered facial injuries and a minor concussion. The offender fled the scene in a nearby vehicle.

NT Police have since arrested a 25-year-old man in relation to the offending. He is expected to be charged later today.

Senior Sergeant Brett Cottier said “Strike Force Trident, Serious Crime, Forensics, CCTV operators and general duties have all been working together on this investigation.

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