A 16-year-old male has been arrested following an incident that occurred in Bagot Community this morning.

Around 6:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of a male youth allegedly yelling outside a residence within the community, holding an edged weapon, and attempting to enter the residence.

It is alleged that the offender threw a gas bottle at the residence while another male attempted to deescalate the situation before the offender fled the scene.

Police attended and later located and arrested the 16-year-old offender.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P25312123. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.