Police are calling for witnesses who saw three teenagers allegedly assaulting three people, and throwing rocks inside the Darwin CBD Woolworths.

Superintendent Daniel Shean said that just before 3pm Monday the three youths, one aged 17 and two aged 16, were involved in an alleged assault on a 32-year-old in the car park.

“This has then escalated and the youths allegedly armed themselves with rocks and began smashing windows of cars and shops. A man who intervened was then himself struck by rocks, as were other shoppers.”

Supt Shean said police have so far identified three victims of assault, three victims whose cars were damaged, and two businesses that were damaged.

He said the 17-year-old youth (whose gender he did not identify) was arrested at the scene while the other two have not been caught.

“This kind of behaviour is completely appalling and put many innocent people, including children, at risk,” Supt Shean said.

Anyone with information is asked to phone police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9502874.