The NT Police Force is investigation after receiving reports of armed persons causing a disturbance in Alice Springs yesterday afternoon.
Around 4:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a group of offenders, some allegedly armed with edged weapons, sighted in the vicinity of Bloomfield Street in Gillen.
The offenders were allegedly occupying two vehicles, a silver Holden Commodore and a black Holden Commodore, and both vehicles were observed driving dangerously by attending police.
A police traffic unit engaged in a pursuit of the silver Commodore; however, it was terminated due to safety concerns.
The vehicles reportedly attended a residence in Bloomfield Street, with up to 10 offenders armed with machetes exiting and banging on doors at the address. The offenders fled the scene in the vehicle prior to police attendance and remain outstanding.
Police spoke with persons at the address, who are believed to be known to the offenders, and no injuries were reported.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing and anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26065895. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
