A 39-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an incident that occurred in Alice Springs early this morning.

Around 12:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a man who had earlier been removed from licensed premises on Todd Street had returned to the location allegedly armed with an edged weapon.

It is alleged the male attempted to gain entry to the premises; however, staff were able to secure themselves inside and contact police.

Upon police arrival, the alleged offender entered a white Toyota Hilux and drove away at speed.

A short time later, officers located the vehicle stationary at Morris Soak Camp. As police exited their vehicle, the offender allegedly accelerated toward them, colliding with the bullbar of the police car before fleeing the scene.

Additional resources were deployed, and a short pursuit was initiated before the vehicle came to a stop on Musgrave Street in Gillen. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot before being located nearby by police and arrested without further incident.

The 39-year-old man remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

No police members were injured during the incident, and the police vehicle sustained minor damage.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP24*109070. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.