The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a male after a violent disturbance in the Darwin CBD early yesterday morning.

Around 2:10am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a male armed with an edged weapon allegedly assaulting and threatening members of the public near a licensed premises on Mitchell Street.

It is alleged that the offender punched a male before threatening him with the weapon and stealing his umbrella. He then began an altercation with a taxi driver, where he threatened him with the weapon and a struggle ensued onto the roadway.

Police attended and arrested the offender with assistance from police CCTV operators.

The offender, who was identified as a 22-year-old male, allegedly spat in the face of an officer and continued to spit while being processed into the Watch House.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and quote reference number P26115608. You can also report anonymously via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.