Disturbance in Alice Springs

Northern Territory Police are disappointed in the behaviour of a large group of people in Alice Springs overnight.

At around 12:30am, police responded to a report of disturbance at the Hidden Valley Town Camp. During the police response a large group of intoxicated people surrounded and threatened police.

Due to the large and aggressive crowd, further police resources were called upon. Unfortunately during the incident a number of rocks were thrown at the police vehicle, causing damage.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident to identify offenders.

Commander Bradley Currie said, “The whole incident is really disappointing. Police officers are there to keep people safe, and have been working tirelessly with other agencies to protect vulnerable people in our community as part of the COVID-19 response. It is unacceptable that groups continue to defy physical distancing directions and take up valuable police resources by consuming liquor in restricted areas, causing disturbances, threatening police and damaging property.

“Unfortunately, what is very clear is that those involved last night are some of our most vulnerable. It is concerning that people are continuing to ignore guidelines, and if this ignorance continues the risk will continue to rise as we navigate our way through the prevention and response to COVID-19.

“We need leadership within our community so we can work together to stop this behaviour”.

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