Accused shoplifter allegedly strangled by young retail workers in Katherine
Quick Look
- Two shop employees aged 18 and 20 allegedly punched, kicked, stomped on, and strangled a 33-year-old man in Katherine, Northern Territory, after he allegedly stole items from their store.
- The man lost consciousness before bystanders intervened.
- All three were remanded in custody and will face Katherine Local Court.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred at 10:35am on Saturday at a store in a Katherine shopping centre. The 33-year-old allegedly stole items from the counter area before fleeing, with two retail workers chasing him. Police allege the workers then carried out a prolonged physical assault including punching, kicking, stomping, and strangling, causing the man to lose consciousness before bystanders intervened.
A 33-year-old man was allegedly punched, stomped and strangled by two young shop employees in Katherine before "losing consciousness", after allegedly stealing items from the store.
In a statement, NT Police said the incident happened at 10:35am on Saturday at a store at a Katherine shopping centre.
Police said the 33-year-old allegedly stole items from the counter area inside the shop before fleeing, with the two retail workers chasing after him.
When the 18- and 20-year-old workers caught up with the man a short distance away, police allege they began a "prolonged physical assault", including "punching, kicking and stomping on him".
"It is alleged he was also strangled," NT Police said.
"He lost consciousness as a result of the assault, with nearby bystanders intervening to prevent further from occurring."
The 33-year-old man was taken to hospital and was subsequently discharged.
Police said the two store workers were also taken to hospital, having "injured their hands" in the alleged assault.
All three men were remanded in custody and will face Katherine Local Court today.
The 33-year-old is facing robbery charges, while the two young men will face charges related to the alleged assault, including an acts intended to cause serious harm offence and strangulation.
Police are urging any witnesses to the incident to contact them.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The 33-year-old man will face robbery charges at Katherine Local Court.
Very likely · Within days
The two store workers will face charges including acts intended to cause serious harm and strangulation at Katherine Local Court.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific items were allegedly stolen?
- What is the name of the store involved?
- What are the names of the three men involved?
- What was the extent of injuries to the store workers' hands?
