‘Send in the army’: Fury over stabbing death of beloved Darwin shopkeeper as crime spins out of control
- A 71-year-old grocery store owner was fatally stabbed after confronting an 18-year-old alleged thief at the Friendly Grocer Nightcliff Supermarket in Darwin on April 21, 2025.
- Emergency services attempted CPR but pronounced the man dead at the scene.
- An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident but has not yet been charged.
- Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro expressed her devastation, stating, 'It is devastating that we are at this point again.
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NT government to tighten bail laws after shopkeeper fatally stabbed
A 71-year-old business owner has been fatally stabbed in Darwin after allegedly confronting a man for shoplifting. The incident has sparked an outpouring of grief in the community. The Northern Territory Government announced it will strengthen bail laws.
71-Year-Old Store Owner Fatally Stabbed at Darwin Supermarket
A grocery store owner has allegedly been stabbed to death while confronting a teenage thief in an incident a territory leader has described as devastating for the community. The 71-year-old man was fatally stabbed at the Friendly Grocer Nightcliff Supermarket in Darwin on April 21 after confronting an 18-year-old who was allegedly stealing from the shop. The store owner asked the teenager to return the items, but the teenager allegedly stabbed h…
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