Northern Territory Police have arrested and charged a youth in relation to the assault of two police officers in Alice Springs this morning.
Members from Strike Force Viper had identified and located a 19-year-old man who was wanted in relation to an unlawful entry, inside a home on South Terrace just before 7am today.
Officers were arresting the man when it is alleged a 16-year-old female, who was inside the property, attempted to intervene and physically assaulted the two officers.
It will be further alleged the youth pushed one officer to the ground before physically assaulting the other officer and ripping a clump of hair from her head.
The youth was taken to the Alice Springs Watch House. She will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
Assistant Commissioner Martin Dole condemned the assault, which is the second incident in which members have been attacked, since the weekend.
"It is outrageous that this person had no qualms physically assaulting two officers during an arrest, and it is beyond comprehension that our members are being attacked almost on a daily basis.
"This behaviour towards police is simply not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Our members are not punching bags."
