Northern Territory Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in relation to an unlawful entry that occurred in Galiwinku on Sunday morning.

Around 7am, police received reports of a man allegedly entering the backyard of a residence armed with an edged weapon. The man then attempted to gain entry to the residence but was confronted by the occupants and fled the scene on foot.

A 19-year-old man has since been arrested and has been remanded in custody to face Darwin Local Court Friday 15 November.

Police continue to urge those who witness a crime or anti-social behaviour to make contact on 131 444.