Northern Territory Police have arrested two men following a vehicle pursuit through Palmerston and Darwin's northern suburbs in the early hours of this morning.
About 2:00am, officers were flagged down by a member of the public in Palmerston, who reported that 3 men in a Toyota Landcruiser were attempting to break into houses in the area.
Shortly after, about 2:17am, police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic apprehension, but the driver failed to stop.
A pursuit ensued along Kirkland Drive, continuing onto Tiger Brennan Drive and into Malak.
As the Landcruiser reached Kapok Court the occupants abandoned the vehicle after it caught alight. The three occupants fled the scene.
Officers from Palmerston, Darwin, Casuarina, and Strike Force Trident quickly established a cordon, with support from the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service.
An 18-year-old man was located and arrested soon afterwards. At the time of arrest he was found to be in possession of two large, edged weapons which were tucked into his pants.
He is expected to be charged with weapons and alcohol-related offences.
A 24-year-old man was also locating hiding nearby. He has been released pending further inquiries.
Following further investigations Trident officers later attended a residence in Malak, where the 24-year-old driver was located and arrested.
He is expected to be charged with multiple traffic offences.
