Media release

Arrest - Structure Fire - Remote Community

Police

Northern Territory Police have arrested a 19-year-old male in relation to a structure fire that occurred in the early hours of this morning. 

At 4:46am, police received reports of a fire at a clinic in a central desert community.

Upon arrival police observed the clinic and an ambulance bay engulfed in flames.

The 19-year-old male was acting suspiciously nearby and approached police allegedly claiming to have caused the fire, before smashing a police vehicle windscreen and attempting to flee the scene.

Police arrested the 19-year-old male who remains in their custody.

Anyone with information is asked to notify police on 131444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9247011.