Community Unrest At Wadeye 21 January

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating following continued unrest in the Wadeye community.

Local police have responded to multiple disturbances, with officers observing several groups of people gathering at various locations, some individuals allegedly armed with edged and blunt weapons, with numbers reaching up to 100 people at a time.

Overnight, two unoccupied vehicles were allegedly set alight, and several individuals were observed in possession of crossbows and other weapons.

Additional police resources have been deployed to the community to support local policing operations.

In recent days, up to 20 people have been arrested in relation to the ongoing unrest.

No serious injuries have been reported to police at this stage.

As of this morning, police have not received further reports, and local police, Aboriginal Liaison Officers and community leaders are continuing to engage to restore calm and maintain community safety.

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