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55-Year-Old Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Violence Assault in Alice Springs - Alice Springs, NT
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Police allege an off-duty officer witnessed the man assaulting his partner on Larapinta Drive.
A 55-year-old man has been charged following an alleged domestic violence assault in Alice Springs on Friday morning, with police saying an off-duty officer witnessed the incident on Larapinta Drive.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 7am when an off-duty police officer from Ntaria was travelling in the area and allegedly saw the man assaulting his female partner, who is in her 40s, with a stick. Police subsequently began investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
During the investigation, police also alleged that the woman had previously been assaulted by the same man and had suffered burn injuries. The woman was taken to hospital for assessment following the latest incident. Police did not provide further details about the extent of her injuries.
The man was taken into police custody following the incident. He has since been charged with one count of acts intended to cause serious harm, two counts of aggravated assault and one count of breaching bail.
Police also issued a full no-contact domestic violence order against the man. The order is intended to provide protection for the alleged victim while the matter progresses through the legal system.
The accused was refused bail following his arrest. He is scheduled to appear before the Alice Springs Local Court on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Police said investigations into the incident are continuing. Officers are seeking any additional information that may assist with the investigation and have asked members of the public who may have relevant information to contact police.
The incident occurred in Alice Springs on Friday, with the charges formally announced by Northern Territory Police on Saturday, 12 September 2026. The case will now proceed through the court system.
The allegations against the 55-year-old have not been tested in court. He is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until the allegations are proven.
Police have provided a reference number for information relating to the investigation. Members of the public with information can contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2600088045. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Domestic and family violence support services are also available for people experiencing violence or seeking assistance. The 1800RESPECT service provides confidential support and information for people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.
The case remains before the legal process, with the accused due to face the Alice Springs Local Court on 14 September. Police investigations remain ongoing.
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A 55-year-old man has been charged following an alleged domestic violence assault in Alice Springs on Friday morning, with police saying an off-duty officer witnessed the incident on Larapinta Drive.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 7am when an off-duty police officer from Ntaria was travelling in the area and allegedly saw the man assaulting his female partner, who is in her 40s, with a stick. Police subsequently began investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
During the investigation, police also alleged that the woman had previously been assaulted by the same man and had suffered burn injuries. The woman was taken to hospital for assessment following the latest incident. Police did not provide further details about the extent of her injuries.
The man was taken into police custody following the incident. He has since been charged with one count of acts intended to cause serious harm, two counts of aggravated assault and one count of breaching bail.
Police also issued a full no-contact domestic violence order against the man. The order is intended to provide protection for the alleged victim while the matter progresses through the legal system.
The accused was refused bail following his arrest. He is scheduled to appear before the Alice Springs Local Court on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Police said investigations into the incident are continuing. Officers are seeking any additional information that may assist with the investigation and have asked members of the public who may have relevant information to contact police.
The incident occurred in Alice Springs on Friday, with the charges formally announced by Northern Territory Police on Saturday, 12 September 2026. The case will now proceed through the court system.
The allegations against the 55-year-old have not been tested in court. He is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until the allegations are proven.
Police have provided a reference number for information relating to the investigation. Members of the public with information can contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2600088045. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Domestic and family violence support services are also available for people experiencing violence or seeking assistance. The 1800RESPECT service provides confidential support and information for people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.
The case remains before the legal process, with the accused due to face the Alice Springs Local Court on 14 September. Police investigations remain ongoing.
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