Police Make Arrest - Disturbance - Malak

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 15-year-old male following a disturbance in Malak on Friday afternoon.

Around 4:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male youth had attended a Malak service station armed with an improvised weapon and was allegedly damaging fuel bowsers and vehicles, while threatening members of the public.

It is alleged the offender threatened two adult males aged 47 and 56 with the weapon during the incident. No injuries were reported as a result.

Police attended the scene and arrested the offender with charges are expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2600008052. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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