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Man arrested following alleged DV incident, Palmerston

May 21, 2024 5:10 am in by
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A man has been arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident in Palmerston.

Police were called to a property in Gray at 12.30am on Saturday (May 18), following reports a man was chasing a woman outside a unit block on Cornwallis Circuit.

It’s alleged the woman ran into a bedroom, where the man attacked her with a broken bottle.

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The woman was taken to the Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment.

The alleged offender was arrested a short time later, charged with unlawfully cause serious harm and fail to rescue.

The man and woman are believed to be known to each other.

Anyone who witnessed the assault is urged to make contact on 131 444.

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.

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