Larapinta: Baby rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after alleged violent home invasion
Two male youths have been arrested following an alleged violent aggravated robbery in Larapinta, Northern Territory, which left a two-month-old infant with serious injuries.
Around 2.30pm on Wednesday, police were called to a residence on Bokhara Street after reports that two males unlawfully entered the home.
An adult female and four children were inside the home.
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The offenders reportedly stole the victim’s handbag and car keys before fleeing on foot.
Police apprehended one of the youths shortly after on Lyndavale Drive, while the other fled in a vehicle.
A brief pursuit followed, resulting in the second youth’s arrest.
The woman and her infant were transported to Alice Springs Hospital, with the infant later flown to Adelaide for further treatment of a serious head injury.
Police have since confirmed the infant is in stable condition.
The arrested youths, aged 16 and 17, have been charged with multiple offences, including aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, unlawfully causing serious harm, aggravated assault, and theft and are due to appear in court on Thursday.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, urging anyone with additional information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
