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

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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.