Arrest – Domestic violence – Coconut Grove

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 42-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Coconut Grove yesterday.

Around 1:30pm, police received a report of an aggravated assault occurring on Dick Ward Drive in Coconut Grove. It is alleged the male offender was physically assaulting his female partner who fell unconscious as a result of the assault.

Witnesses to the incident provided initial first aid to the victim prior to police arrival. She was subsequently conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested the offender at the scene.

He has since been charged with Aggravated assault, Choking, strangling or suffocating, Intend serious harm, cause harm, and Make a threat to kill. He was remanded in custody to appear in court on 14 July 2025.

Police would like to thank the bystanders who provided aid to the victim. Anyone who has information in relation to the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500070677.

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.

Crash on West Terrace, Adelaide

Source: New South Wales – News

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on West Terrace, Adelaide.

The collision occurred about 12.30pm on Sunday 13 July near the intersection of West Terrace and Franklin Street, Adelaide.

West Terrace is currently closed for northbound traffic from Franklin Street.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

13 year old boy injured in motorbike crash

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

13 year old boy injured in motorbike crash

Sunday, 13 July 2025 – 11:20 am.

Police are investigating after a 13 year old boy was injured in a motorbike crash on an East Coast fire trail yesterday.
Police were notified by Ambulance Tasmania about 11.30am in relation to a boy being injured in a motorbike crash and needing to be airlifted to Hobart.
The boy is believed to have been riding on fire trails with family members when he came off the bike.
After the crash, the boy was able to ride back to the Chain of Lagoons, and from there was airlifted to Hobart with serious but non life threatening injuries.
Members of the public are reminded that fire trails and forest roads are public streets and drivers must be licensed and using registered vehicles. The road rules apply on these roads as they do on any other.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact St Helens Police on 131444.

Car into tree at Wasleys

Source: New South Wales – News

A driver was injured in a serious crash at Wasleys this morning.

The single vehicle collision occurred about 5.20am on College Road, Wasleys.

A car left the road and hit a tree.

The driver was extricated from the wreckage by emergency services and taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Westbound traffic on College Road will remain closed while police examine the scene and investigate the circumstances around the crash.

Teenage driver arrested after pursuit in Athol Park

Source: New South Wales – News

A teenage boy has been arrested following a brief pursuit with a stolen car in the western suburbs overnight.

Just before 9pm Saturday 12 July, Western District patrols spotted a Ford sedan driving on Athol Street at Athol Park. Checks on the registration revealed it had been stolen from a home at Elizabeth Downs earlier that morning.

Police tried to stop the car however the driver refused and the Ford was pursued along Glenroy Street and Park Avenue. The sedan turned onto Alicia Street where the driver jumped out of the moving car and fled on foot.

Police gave chase and quickly arrested the teen nearby.

The car rolled into a small tree, causing minor damage to the front of the car and number plate.

The 15-year-old boy was charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, driving unlicensed and dangerous driving to escape police pursuit.  He has not applied for bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court tomorrow, Monday 14 July.

The Ford was towed from the scene for forensic examination and will be returned to the owner.

Pedestrians struck by car at Aberfoyle Park

Source: New South Wales – News

A learner driver will be fined after colliding with two pedestrians in a shopping centre car park at Aberfoyle Park today.

Police and emergency services were called to the Hub Shopping Centre, Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park just after midday on Saturday 12 July by reports of a crash.

A vehicle lurched forward while parking and collided with two pedestrians.

The pedestrians were knocked to the ground and both sustained minor injuries and grazes.  One of the pedestrians, a man aged in 70s, was taken to hospital as a precaution.

The Holden Commodore sedan also sideswiped a car parked alongside it and struck the chicken shop.

The driver, a 20-year-old man from Old Noarlunga, only holds a learner’s permit and did not have a qualified supervising driver present.

Neither he, nor his young passengers, were injured in the crash.

The driver is expected to receive an expiation notice for failing to maintain proper control of his vehicle and breaches of his learner’s permit conditions.

The Holden was towed from the scene.

Five arrested after South Brighton disturbance

Source: New South Wales – News

Five young males were arrested yesterday by SAPOL’s Youth and Street Gangs Task Force after a disturbance at South Brighton.

Just before 4pm on Friday 11 July, police were called to Brighton Road, South Brighton after two males were seen walking along Brighton Road, one carrying a machete.

Witnesses also reported that a male in a grey or silver car appeared to point a firearm out the vehicle towards the other males.

There were no reported injuries.

As a result of the subsequent investigation, Youth and Street Gangs Task Force investigators, with the assistance of Western District patrols, located and stopped a silver Mitsubishi in Fulham Gardens.

Officers searched the vehicle and allegedly located an imitation firearm and machetes.

All five occupants of the vehicle, aged 16, 17, 18, 24 and 29, were arrested and charged with carry offensive weapon and possess firearm.

The 17-year-old boy from Edwardstown was also charged with aggravated robbery allegedly committed on 3 July at Croydon Park where a machete was produced.

All five were refused police bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates and Adelaide Youth Courts on Monday, 14 July.

The Mitsubishi was seized for further forensic examination.

Anyone who witnessed this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Serious crash at Sellicks Hill

Source: New South Wales – News

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Sellicks Hill.

The single vehicle collision occurred about 10.15am on Saturday 12 July on Main South Road, Sellicks Hill.

The road is expected to be closed for northbound traffic while emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Car fire at Thorngate

Source: New South Wales – News

Police are investigating a suspicious car fire at Thorngate overnight.

Just before 4am on Saturday 12 July, police and fire crews were called to Fitzroy Terrace, Thorngate by reports of a car on fire in a driveway.

The BMW was fully alight when patrols arrived.

The fire was extinguished was MFS crews and is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area or has any dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Serious crash at Torrens Vale

Source: New South Wales – News

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Torrens Vale, near Yankalilla, on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The single vehicle collision occurred on Parawa Road, Torrens Vale about 3.45am on Saturday 12 July.

Parawa Road is closed in both directions between Range Road and Torrens Vale Road while Major Crash investigators examine the scene.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area this morning.