The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested multiple offenders after a series of violent incidents in Wadeye yesterday.

Around 7am on Saturday, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that two women driving a Toyota Hilux were attacked by 6 offenders armed with rocks and edged weapons at the intersection of Pultchen Street and Banthan Street. The offenders surrounded the vehicle, smashed two of vehicle’s windows, and brandished edged weapons while demanding the vehicle keys. The offenders removed the women from the vehicle, and drove away shortly afterwards.

At 3:30pm that day, while police were conducting enquires into the stolen vehicle, the vehicle drove directly at police multiple times, each time throwing rocks and edged weapons. Police recovered the stolen vehicle a short time later.

Over the course of the evening, 5 youth and one adult were identified and arrested.

An additional 5 other offenders were identified for other serious violence offences involving the use of edged weapons and cross-bows for unrelated matters in Wadeye.

Investigations remain ongoing and further arrests are expected.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number NTP2600030094. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.