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Eight arrested over alleged stolen car in Darwin

August 18, 2025 8:07 am in by
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Six men and two teenage boys have been arrested following a car chase around Darwin at the weekend.

Police say they were notified of an alleged stolen car parked at the East Arm boat ramp shortly before 11pm on Saturday (August 16).

Upon the arrival of officers the car was allegedly driven away, with six men and one 16-year-old boy arrested.

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A pursuit then began, with a tyre deflation device deployed on Berrimah Road.

The car kept driving after being spiked, before coming to a stop in a carpark at the Palmerston Shopping Centre.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested at the scene.

All eight alleged offenders are expected to face charges.

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