Northern Territory Police responded to large disturbances in the remote community of Jilkminggan yesterday.

Around 7:30pm, police received reports of large groups fighting with weapons, with a male observed driving dangerously throughout the community.

Mataranka Police attended the area and located the 48-year-old male offender.

The man allegedly threatened members with a claw hammer, refusing to follow directions. An officer deployed a taser and the man was apprehended and conveyed to the local clinic for assessment.

He has since been transferred to the watch house and charged with Assault Police and Go Armed in Public.

Police also located a woman who had been assaulted by up to 6 unknown offenders. She was also conveyed to the local clinic for treatment.

Investigations into the disturbances remain ongoing.

Commander Kylie Anderson said “There is no excuse for the behaviour we saw overnight.

“Local police will be facilitating mediation talks and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or visit your local station. You can make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”