Up to 100 people in Wadeye 'disturbance', some armed with bows, spears
Northern Territory Police say up to 100 people were involved in a "disturbance" in Wadeye overnight, with some "armed with weapons, including compound bows, spears and metal objects".
A violent disturbance erupted in Wadeye, a remote Northern Territory community, involving up to 100 people armed with weapons such as compound bows, spears, and metal objects. The conflict, which occurred around 11:45pm, was reported by NT Police to have stemmed from a disagreement between two family groups. During the altercation, a 22-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck in the back with a three-pronged spear.
Police swiftly entered a residence to extract the injured individual and transport him to the Wadeye health clinic for treatment. Additionally, a vehicle near the rear of the property was set ablaze after allegedly being surrounded by members of one of the groups, though police have yet to determine the vehicle's owner. As the situation was brought under control, extra police resources were dispatched to aid in restoring order.
This incident follows a recent violent clash in Wadeye, where armed men allegedly attacked police officers with rocks, window louvres, and metal bars. In August, officers had to deploy pepper spray to disperse the crowd after one individual allegedly shot an arrow from a compound bow, striking a police car. Ongoing investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the disturbances and those responsible.
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