NT Police investigate 47-year-old man’s death in Maningrida after alleged DV disturbance

Police are investigating the death of a man in a remote NT community.

Aerial view of Maningrida community in a remote part of the Northern Territory.

Territory police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old male in Maningrida on Friday afternoon.

An NT Police spokesperson said about 12.55pm, the Joint Emergency Communication Centre received reports that a man had been identified as unresponsive at his home in the community.

Officers and clinic staff attended, but the man was declared deceased and a crime scene was established.

His cause of death is unknown.

Police say that further investigation identified on Thursday the man had allegedly been involved in a domestic violence disturbance between himself and a male and female known to him.

Investigations are continuing.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 131444. Please quote reference number P25191987.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Originally published as NT Police investigate 47-year-old man’s death in Maningrida after alleged DV disturbance