Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Police are calling for information in relation to an incident that occurred in Wadeye early yesterday morning.
Around 1am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a staff member from the Wadeye clinic had been assaulted and the clinic ambulance damaged while attempting to assist a patient at a residence.
It is alleged that upon the clinic staff’s arrival, an unknown male took the keys from the ignition of the clinic vehicle, and they had to be retrieved by the driver. When the staff attempted to leave, the male struck the ambulance window with a metal pole smashing it, striking the driver and hitting both clinic staff with glass fragments. The male then fled the scene
The staff retreated from the location for their safety, and the driver was later treated for minor injuries at the clinic.
A short time later, police attempted to apprehend a vehicle believed to be occupied by the alleged offender; however, the vehicle failed to stop. A short pursuit was initiated but was terminated for safety reasons.
The offending vehicle later drove past the police station, where an object was thrown at a police vehicle returning to the station. No police members were injured.
Investigations are ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number P25291286. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via .