The Northern Territory Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate a 28-year-old male who escaped police custody in Wadeye today.
Around midday, police were conducting an arrest for an alleged breach DVO. The male offender was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police vehicle when up to ten community members allegedly turned on police including throwing objects. The offender escaped still wearing the handcuffs.
An attending member was struck by a rock to the head and received medical attention for non-serious injuries.
Police are actively searching for the offender and are urging anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact police on 131 444. You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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