The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating an incident involving an assault on police officers in Wadeye on Sunday evening.

Around 6pm, police were conducting a lawful arrest of a 25-year-old male in the Wadeye community when they were aggressively approached by a group of bystanders. One member of the group allegedly pushed the arresting officer, while others threw rocks in the direction of a second officer.

The group then began allegedly throwing rocks at the police vehicle, causing damage to the windscreen, and smashed the passenger window. OC Spray was deployed on three of the individuals involved, who subsequently dispersed.

Police secured the 25-year-old arrested male in the vehicle and withdrew from the area.

Additional resources were deployed to assist, resulting in the arrest of three males aged 21, 28 and 33 allegedly involved in the incident.

The assaulted officer did not require medical treatment.

Acting Commander Terry Zhang said, “We will not tolerate assault on our officers.

"If you choose to risk the safety of police officers doing their jobs, you will be arrested and held accountable.”