Charges – Aggravated Assault – Moil

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Gangs Taskforce has arrested a 47-year-old male following an aggravated assault in Moil on Tuesday night.

Around 11pm, the offender, who was wearing a Mongols OMCG t-shirt attended the residential address of a 53-year-old male known to him and called for him to come to the locked front gate.

The offender then allegedly assaulted the victim through the gate.

Before leaving, the offender allegedly threatened the victim that he would return with other members of the OMCG to assault him.

Around 1:30pm yesterday, the offender was apprehended driving on McMillans Road, and arrested for the assault.

The male underwent a drug test at the Palmerston Watch House which indicated the presence of methamphetamine in his body.

He has been charged with:

– Aggravated assault

– Drive with prohibited drug in body (methamphetamine)

– Drive a motor vehicle while unlicensed

He was remanded to appear later today.