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Man arrested after allegedly pointing crossbow at police, Alawa

March 17, 2025 9:48 am in by
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A 44-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident in Alawa.

Shortly after 11pm on Friday night authorities were called to a property in Darwin’s Northern Suburbs, following reports of an incident between a man and his female partner.

Police say upon their arrival the 44-year-old man was aiming a crossbow at officers, before fleeing to the back of the property.

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He was arrested a short time later after discarding the weapon.

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