Northern Territory Police are investigating an incident that occurred this evening involving a 38-year-old male going armed in the Darwin CBD.

Police Communications received a 000 call just after 7pm with reports of a man at a shopping centre carrying two edged weapons.

The shopping centre was evacuated as a precaution and police attended, taking the male into custody. He was transported to hospital by ambulance and police for assessment.

If you believe you have information which may assist police with their investigations, please call 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.