Northern Territory Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old male in Yirrkala this afternoon. 

Police were called to a serious disturbance at around 2:40pm following reports of community unrest. A large group of approximately 50 to 100 people were involved in the incident.

The 17-year-old male had been stabbed. 

Three other males, aged 18, 40 and 45, were injured and transported to the local hospital with non-life threatening stab wounds. 

 

Crime scenes have been established. Additional resources have been sent to Yirrkala to investigate the death and community unrest. 

If anyone has any information about this afternoon’s incident they are urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.