Media release

Call for information – Assault police – Titjikala

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after police members were assaulted during an arrest in Titjikala earlier today.

At around 1:15pm, Santa Teresa members identified a male who was subject of a parole revocation during a routine patrol in Titjikala. While taking the offender into custody, a group of people nearby allegedly armed themselves with rocks and threw them at the attending members and the police vehicle.

Both members were struck to the body and were forced to withdraw. The vehicle also sustained damage.

The offender fled the scene on foot and remains outstanding.

The police officers suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information urged to contact police on 131 444 or attend their local police station. Please quote reference P25213628. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.