Media release

Arrests – Disturbance – Alice Springs

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested four offenders following a violent disturbance in Alice Springs this morning.

Around 8:05am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of up to ten people engaged in fighting on Gregory Terrace in the Alice Springs CBD.

It is alleged one of the offenders was armed with a metal pole and another with a stick, and multiple rocks were reportedly being thrown.

Police responded and dispersed the group, which included OC spray being deployed. Two females aged 29 and 32, along with a 29-year-old male, were arrested at the scene. They remain in custody and charges are expected to follow.

No injuries were reported to police.

A 15-year-old female was also arrested and subsequently conveyed home into the care of a responsible adult.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information, including with dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P26172232. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.