Young girl narrowly avoids serious injuries after rocks are thrown at her family’s car

A young girl has narrowly escaped serious injuries after rocks were pelted at her family’s car. 

At least 20 cars were damaged after youths spent just over and hour hurling rocks at cars along the Stuart Hwy, Woolner Rd and Tiger Brennan Dr., in Darwin on Sunday night.  

NT Police believe up to five youths may have been involved in the rock throwing incident which lasted from 7.25pm until 8.33pm. No arrests or charges have been made. 

Watch Commander Superintendent Antony Deutrom two victims chased two of the youths into bushland along Tiger Brennan Dr at about 9.15pm however did not catch them. 

One car was littered in sharp shards of glass after two large rocks burst through its window

Toby George, who is contesting the seat of Port Darwin for the Country Liberals, said his car was struck just below the window where his six-year-old daughter was resting her head. 

‘When I saw that, my heart started to really pump,’ he told Daily Mail Australia. 

‘When you throw a rock half the size of a brick, at cars going up to 80km an hour, it is a really big impact.’

‘I have no doubt if it struck someone it could have killed them.’ 

Mr George, who was also travelling with his wife and eight-year-old son, said after they were hit pulled over behind a long row of vehicles that had been targeted. 

He said six or seven cars were smashed and a man in the car behind his was covered in glass shards, with a bleeding arm. 

Mr George said rocks continued to hit the cars as occupants got out to inspect damage and check on one another. 

‘To be in the thick of it unfolding was pretty scary,’ he said.

‘They (the kids) were pretty terrified. They usually sleep in their own beds, my son was shaking a bit in bed. We are just really lucky that no one was badly hurt or killed. 

NT Police said three Darwin units attended however were unable to locate the offenders on scene. 

However, Mr George said, despite numerous calls, no emergency services arrived.

A massive dent  (pictured) was left in the door of Toby George’s car, centimetres below the window his young daughter, 6, was resting her head against when the vehicle was hit

One man was left covered in glass shards after a massive rock smashed through his car’s window

Debris was strewn across the back seat of one car after it was damaged in the attack

‘We called 000 immediately, most of us, all 18- 20 cars. Some drivers hung around for 80 to 50 minutes, but no police came,’ he said.

Police have received a description of two men believed to be the alleged offenders.

One is described as a man of Aboriginal appearance.

The second man is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, approximately 19-years-old, 6’6” tall, skinny build, wearing white shorts, black shirt, and a red hat with medium length hair showing under a hat

Senior Sergeant Michael Fields said police are actively seeking the whereabouts of the offenders and urge them to come forward.

‘Fortunately, no injuries were suffered by vehicle occupants. This is a despicable incident and police take these reports very seriously,’ he said. 

Police are appealing for witnesses and victims and those who have dashcam footage or phone footage to come forward.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted NT Police for comment.  

A rock took the back casing off one car’s side mirror