The Northern Territory Police Force continue to respond to ongoing unrest in the Wadeye community.
From approximately 10:30am on Monday 9 February, police attended a series of large disturbances involving multiple groups engaged in violent altercations. Individuals were allegedly armed with a range of weapons, including crossbows, compound bows and other improvised items.
During the incidents, six vehicles were set alight and damage was caused to a window at the Wadeye Clinic. The disturbance later moved through nearby school grounds, where a building window was also damaged, before continuing onto the street outside the clinic. During the response, one police officer was struck by a rock.
At this stage, no serious injuries have been reported to police.
Additional police resources have been deployed to the community, including officers from the Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch, the Territory Response Group and Strike Force Trident, to manage the ongoing disturbances.
Acting Commander Terry Zhang said, "Due to the presence of weapons and the associated risk to community wellbeing and critical infrastructure, community members can expect to see an increased police presence and capability.
"Those who decide to conduct themselves in this violence manner will be held to account.
"Police urge anyone who has witnessed offences, or who has video footage or other information relating to these incidents, to come forward and assist police with their investigations."
