NT Police call for witnesses after four off-duty police allegedly attacked by group of 20 youths

Police are calling for witnesses after four off-duty cops were allegedly attacked by a group of 20 youths, with authorities warning the assault could trigger a snap lockdown.

Alice Springs could be facing another snap lockdown after four off-duty officers were allegedly assaulted by a group of about 20 youths while walking.

Three women and one man were walking along the Todd River walkway near the Stott Terrace bridge on their way to a hotel on Barrett Dr in Alice Springs about 2.15am on Sunday.

Four off duty NT Police officers were allegedly attacked on Sunday morning.

During their walk, the four off-duty police officers were allegedly approached from behind by a group of about 20 male youths who proceeded to assault them.

One of the female off-duty officers was pulled to the ground and had her bag allegedly stolen.

Another woman was allegedly punched in the face and kicked multiple times before her mobile phone was taken.

The male off-duty officer was also punched and kicked multiple times.

The group of 20 young men then left the area.

The four off-duty officers returned to their accommodation where they contacted police.

Northern Territory Police are urging anyone with information about the alleged assaults to come forward.

Two of the women were taken to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment of minor wounds.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.

NT Police Minister Brent Potter has since condemned the violent attack.

He told ABC the incident may trigger a 72-hour lockdown but that can only be enforced by territory’s Police Commissioner Michael Murphy.

“He’ll make that decision, that’s up to him,” Mr Potter said.

If the curfew goes ahead, it’ll be the second time this year one has been imposed.

A curfew was imposed on youth in Alice Springs for 14 days in late March, after 150 people allegedly rioted through the streets.