A Police Officer sustained a broken hand and another was assaulted during an incident at Hidden Valley Camp in Alice Springs this morning.

Superintendent Catherine Bennett said the two Officers attended a disturbance at the camp at about 4.30am.

“Whilst at the camp the Officers allegedly identified offences against the Liquor Act occurring at another location,” Superintendent Bennett said.

“When the Officers began seizing the alcohol they were allegedly set upon by an angry group of intoxicated people. A further three Police Officers arrived at the incident to provide assistance.

“The Officers were allegedly pelted with rocks, chairs and other improvised weapons.

“Two male Officers were injured during the incident and have received treatment at Alice Springs Hospital. One of the Officers has a broken hand.

“At this stage, two people have been arrested. An investigation is currently underway and further Police action is expected.

“Police Officers work extremely hard day and night to keep the community safe.

“When people cannot control their behaviour because of their levels of intoxication our role is undermined and their safety is compromised. 

“The community find this type of behaviour completely unacceptable and I will not tolerate attacks against our Police Officers.”