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Intruder on the run after allegedly breaking into RAAF base in Darwin and assaulting defence force member

The Guardian Australia - World · 15 September 2026 at 2:36 pm

Intruder on the run after allegedly breaking into RAAF base in Darwin and assaulting defence force member

NT police say the person ‘unlawfully gained access’ to the base in the suburb of Winnellie Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An intruder remains on the run after allegedly forcing their way on to a Royal Australian Air Force base in Darwin, assaulting a member of the defence forces and fleeing in a stolen car.

Defence confirmed in a statement that on Monday afternoon a person “unlawfully gained access” to the base in the suburb of Winnellie.

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Intruder on the run after allegedly breaking into RAAF base in Darwin and assaulting defence force member

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