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Intruder on the Run After Allegedly Assaulting Defence Force Member at RAAF Base in Darwin
Confirmed
In Short: An individual has evaded authorities after breaching security at a Royal Australian Air Force base in Darwin and assaulting a Defence Force member.
An individual is currently evading authorities after allegedly breaching security at a Royal Australian Air Force base in Darwin, according to reports from SSBCrack.
The incident occurred on a Monday afternoon in the suburb of Winnellie, where the intruder reportedly forced their way onto the military installation.
Following the breach, measures were promptly activated, and the Joint Military Police Unit, Northern Territory Police, and Australian Federal Police responded, implementing base lockdown procedures and protocols, officials stated.
During the unlawful entry, the intruder allegedly assaulted a member of the Defence Force before fleeing the base in a stolen vehicle. The last known sighting of the suspect was about 15 kilometers from the base as they drove away in the stolen car.
What's confirmed
- “RAAF Darwin security, the Joint Military Police Unit, Northern Territory Police, and Australian Federal Police responded, and base lockdown procedures and protocols were implemented,” officials stated.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.