Northern Territory Police are currently responding to large disturbances in the remote community Milingimbi.
Around 12:10am today. Police received reports of up to 100 people causing disturbances around the local clinic.
Damage was allegedly caused to clinic building, and nearby vehicles, before police arrived and dispersed the crowd. It is believed the disturbances were instigated from two known groups within the community.
Shortly after the groups dispersed, it was reported that they re-grouped and up to 200 people, armed with weapons, began causing disturbances around the clinic.
Police conveyed the clinic staff out of the area and again dispersed the groups.
No injuries were reported to police and proactive patrols are continuing to keep calm within the community.
Additional resources from the nearby community o Ramingining, and Darwin, have been deployed and are expected to arrive shortly.
Superintendent Adrian Kidney said ” The violent behaviour we saw this morning is completely unacceptable and police are urging the community to come together and bring an end to this conflict.
“Police will be facilitating mediation talks and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or visit your local station. You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
