Northern Territory Police have arrested two women after they assaulted a police officer in Alice Springs this morning.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Danny Bacon said the officer and three colleagues were conducting patrols of Anzac Hill about 2am.

“Members were speaking to the occupant of a car when a 22-year-old woman approached the vehicle yelling at officers.

“She was directed to move away, before she smashed a bottle of alcohol.

“While being arrested, the women allegedly grabbed the female officer, dropping her to the ground. During a struggle, the officer has received head and facial injuries.

“A 21-year-old woman then approached a police vehicle with a weapon. She ignored a direction to stop, and was subdued and arrested.”

Both women were conveyed to the Alice Springs watch house, while the officer was taken to the Alice Springs Hospital.

They will likely be charged today.

“This is the third time this week officers have been injured while on the job. Violence should not be inflicted upon anyone in their workplace – especially those who are there to protect and keep Territorians safe,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Bacon said.