Alice Springs, Australia – A violent home invasion in Alice Springs overnight left a woman injured after attackers used an axe to break into a residence, hitting her in the head with a baton before ransacking the home, stealing items, and returning shortly after demanding more valuables.
According to NT Police, the incident occurred on Sunday around 4 am when three assailants forced their way through the front door of a home in the East Side neighborhood. The female resident was reportedly assaulted, suffering multiple hits to the head and a punch to the face by one of the offenders.
Authorities stated that the attackers spent about 20 minutes rummaging through the residence while the victim sought refuge in a bedroom. They then fled with two sets of vehicle keys, only to return later to demand the occupants vacate the bedroom. The perpetrators proceeded to rob the residents of jewelry, a laptop, and cash before leaving without taking any vehicles.
“This was a particularly violent attack and would have been deeply traumatizing for the victims,” commented NT Police Duty Superintendent Tanya Woodcock, urging anyone with information or CCTV footage in the Bougainvilia Avenue area to come forward.
Law enforcement officials are now asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects and bringing them to justice. If anyone has any relevant information regarding the incident or the individuals involved, they are encouraged to contact NT Police immediately.
The brutal nature of the attack has sparked concerns among residents in the close-knit community, highlighting the need for increased security measures and vigilance in the area. As investigators work to piece together the events of that fateful night, the victims of the invasion are left to recover from the physical and emotional scars left by the traumatic experience.