Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 23-year-old male in relation to a disturbance in Warruwi earlier today.
Around 11:15am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male entered a government facility on Warruwi Internal Road carrying an edged weapon and began threatening staff.
It is alleged that the male threw the edged weapon, striking an employee in the back, before leaving the facility and damaging a company vehicle in the process.
He then returned to the building and allegedly attempted to gain access, but the building was already in lockdown.
He then attended the Warruwi Clinic and allegedly threw a spear in the direction of two employees before other workers were able to intervene.
The group managed to get to safety before releasing the offender, who continued making threats before fleeing the scene.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.
Police deployed from Maningrida to the community and arrested a 23-year-old male. He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Senior Sergeant Christopher Harden said, "Police will continue to work alongside community leaders, elders and service providers to manage the impact of this incident and maintain community safety."
