Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The NT Police Force has responded to further unrest in Wadeye yesterday evening.
Around 5:50pm, police received multiple reports of a large disturbance occurring on Kolumboort Street.
Police attended and observed a group of up to 100 people gathered in the area, with some individuals allegedly armed with edged and blunt weapons. Officers also observed three vehicles on fire.
Those in the crowd failed to comply with police directions and OC spray was deployed. The group subsequently dispersed.
No serious injuries have been reported at this stage.
Two males aged 22 and 31 have since been arrested and multiple weapons have been seized.
Following the incident, additional police patrols were conducted throughout the evening to provide reassurance to community members.
A meeting has been scheduled to support ongoing engagement and help ease tensions within the community.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
Acting Senior Sergeant Jimmy Yengayenga said, ““Those involved in the hostile conduct will be held to account.”