The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating after a death in Rosebery earlier today during a police operation.
At 7am, police officers attached to the Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team executed a search warrant at an address on Lancewood Street, Rosebery.
A 62-year-old man and his wife were present at the residence while the warrant was being executed.
At approximately 8am, the man obtained a knife from within the residence and stabbed himself multiple times in the chest.
Police deployed a taser in an attempt to prevent the man from further harming himself. An officer also received a laceration to his hand while trying to disarm him.
Officers provided immediate first aid to the 62-year-old. St John Ambulance also arrived at the scene soon after but the man succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
The injured officer is currently receiving treatment for the injury to his hand.
A crime scene has been declared, and Lancewood Street, Rosebery is currently closed.
Major Crime Investigators remain on scene and the incident is being treated as a death in custody.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P25217042. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
