NT police call in reinforcements as community unrest escalates in Wadeye, weapons seized

Northern Territory Police had to call in reinforcements to help quell violent clashes in a Top End community at the weekend with multiple edged and makeshift weapons seized.

Police are investigating after violent disturbances between families in Wadeye saw authorities call in reinforcements to restore order. Authorities seized multiple edged and makeshift weapons from properties in the area. Â Picture: NT Police / Supplied.

Northern Territory Police had to call in reinforcements to help quell violent clashes in Wadeye at the weekend with multiple edged and makeshift weapons seized.

Wadeye officers initially responded to reports of unrest around midday on Saturday, working to separate the groups involved.

Tensions between families escalated into a community-wide disturbance.

Despite their efforts, trouble flared again later in the afternoon, prompting police to call in reinforcements from Peppimenarti and the Territory Support Division help restore order.

Police are investigating after violent disturbances between families in Wadeye saw authorities call in reinforcements to restore order. Authorities seized multiple edged and makeshift weapons from properties in the area. Â Picture: NT Police / Supplied.

While no injuries have been reported at this stage, police remain on high alert as investigations continue.

Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson condemned the violence, stressing that authorities are working closely with traditional owners and local stakeholders to calm the situation.

“This level of violence is simply not acceptable,” she said.

“We are working closely with traditional owners and other stakeholders to enhance community engagement to ease tensions within the community.”

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