The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 26-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident in Alice Springs yesterday.
Around 4:40pm, police received reports that a 24-year-old female had been strangled and punched multiple times to the face in a vehicle at a set of traffic lights on the corner of Stott Terrace and the Stuart Highway by a male known to the victim.
It is alleged that the incident occurred around 8am and afterwards, the male took her to his residence where he stole the female's phone so that she could not seek assistance. Hours later, she located her phone and reported the incident to police.
General duties members attended and witnessed the man fleeing from the residence. A cordon was set up and he was arrested after a short foot pursuit. The female was transported to Alice Springs Hospital in a stable condition to be treated for facial injuries.
The male has since been charged with:
- Unlawfully Cause Serious Harm
- Choking, Strangling or Suffocating
- Theft
- Breach Bail
He is remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on Monday.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.
