The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 17-year-old male following a siege in Alice Springs overnight.
Around 10:45pm, police attempted a traffic apprehension on a white Toyota Hilux allegedly being driven by a 17-year-old male with an outstanding arrest warrant northbound on the Stuart Highway. The vehicle failed to stop and proceeded to drive dangerously, with a police pursuit not being initiated due to safety concerns.
The police drone monitored the vehicle and sighted it attending a residence on Ulpaya Road. The driver and other unknown persons entered the residence and locked the doors, preventing access to police upon attendance.
The house was cordoned and contained. Additional police, including negotiators and the Dog Operations Unit, were deployed to the scene. The 17-year-old male was subsequently arrested without incident when police were given access to the residence.
No injuries were reported, and the offender remains in custody with charges expected to follow.
