A man is assisting police with enquiries following an incident at a hotel on Shepard Street in Darwin earlier today.
Around 5:30am police were alerted by staff in relation to a disturbance at the hotel involving a guest.
It is alleged the man was causing a disturbance and when asked to leave by staff, that he tore a gas cylinder from its connection resulting in a gas leak.
Staff and guests self-evacuated the building until NTFRS arrived and declared the area safe. A 34-year-old man was arrested by police at the scene.
No one was injured during the disturbance and investigations surrounding the incident continue.
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information which could assist with investigations to contact them 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and reference PROMIS number 8981061.
