Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force are continuing to respond to violent disturbances in the community of Wadeye.
Over the past 24 hours, police have responded to reports of large groups fighting within the community with various makeshift weapons, including window louvres.
Attempts by police to disperse the offenders have been ineffective, as large groups continue to reform and engage in further acts of violence and property damage.
Two police vehicles have been damaged by thrown projectiles.
At this stage, no injuries have been reported.
Additional police resources have been deployed to Wadeye to support local members and to manage the immediate risk to community safety.
Acting Commander Terry Zhang said, “Public resources cannot be sustainably managed with this type of behaviour occurring. While police will continue to respond and prioritise the protection of the community, it is clear that law enforcement alone cannot address the underlying causes of these senseless acts. A collective response involving families, community leaders, and the broader community is essential to bring this behaviour to an end.
“Ongoing behaviour of this nature places the broader community, innocent people, and essential services at serious risk and could ultimately result in the loss or disruption of critical services.”