Police arrest boy, 11, take eight-year-old home after pair allegedly held up Darwin hotel at knifepoint

In short:

Northern Territory Police have arrested an 11-year-old boy after he allegedly held up two central Darwin businesses armed with a knife yesterday.

An eight-year-old boy who was allegedly also involved in the hold-up was taken home to a responsible adult.

What's next?

The 11-year-old boy will face the youth justice court charged with aggravated robbery while the other boy is under the age of criminal responsibility.