Media release

Call for information – Disturbance – Tennant Creek

Police

Police are investigating following a large disturbance that occurred in Tennant Creek yesterday afternoon.

Around 2:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a large group of people engaged in a violent disturbance at a residence in the community.

It is alleged that a group of over 60 people attended the residence armed with both edged and blunt weapons and began fighting.

Police attended and the group immediately dispersed. One 25-year-old male was located suffering a minor head wound and was conveyed to Tennant Creek Hospital for treatment.

No further injuries have been reported at this stage.

Investigations are ongoing, and police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25222813. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.