'Beautiful, kind, caring man' dies in hospital months after alleged bashing
Martin Wiberg, a 48-year-old man from Darwin, has died in hospital following an alleged bashing at a bus stop two months prior. Friends and community members remember him as a kind and caring individual who dedicated his life to animal rescue and caring for his brother. Three men have been charged in connection with the incident and are expected to face court soon.
- ▪Martin Wiberg was allegedly attacked by four men at a Casuarina bus stop in March.
- ▪He suffered serious head injuries and was in critical condition before passing away in hospital.
- ▪Wiberg was known for his kindness and generosity, particularly towards animals and those in need.
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Darwin man Martin Wiberg dies in hospital months after alleged bashing at Casuarina bus stop By Courtney Barrett PetersTopic:AssaultSat 23 May 2026 at 3:22pmSat 23 May 2026 at 3:22pmSat 23 May 2026 at 3:22pmMartin Wiberg is being remembered as an independent thinker. (Supplied)In short: A Darwin man well known in the Top End karaoke and animal rescue communities has died in hospital, two months after he was allegedly bashed by four men at a bus stop.Friends have remembered Martin Wiberg, 48, as a "beautiful, kind, caring man".At the time of the alleged attack, three men were charged with intending to cause serious harm.abc.net.au/news/nt-martin-wiberg-dies-after-alleged-casuarina-bus-stop-bashing/106714240Link copiedShareShare articleA "beautiful, kind, caring man" has died in hospital…
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