Cops 'bitten on ankles, hit with rocks' during call-out in remote NT town

Police officers have been injured after they were allegedly bitten on the ankles and had rocks thrown at them during a call-out in the Northern Territory.

The officers were called to Wadeye, one of the territory's largest remote communities, about 9.30pm yesterday over a report of a domestic violence incident.

Upon arrival, they said they tried to arrest a 30-year-old woman who was allegedly intoxicated and resisted.

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She then allegedly began hitting her head on the police car. Police said she was held down on the ground to prevent any further self-harm.

While that was happening, police said a 14-year-old girl tackled one of the officers, who fell on his back.

The older woman then began biting the officer's ankles several times, police said.

Police said a large crowd gathered to watch and threw rocks at the officers, one of which struck a member in the back.

Capsicum spray was used on the 30-year-old. She and the teenage girl were both arrested.

The two officers attended the Wadeye Clinic to receive treatment for their injuries and were provided with tetanus shots.

The 14-year-old and 30-year-old remain in custody and police expect to lay charges.

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Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy said there was no tolerance for assaulting a police officer.

"It is abundantly clear that alcohol continues to play a significant role in enabling harm within our communities.

"I want to acknowledge the bravery and professionalism of the officers involved in last night's incident and express my absolute support for all our members who face similar challenges daily."

Wadeye has a permit system in place for alcohol sales.

Murphy said a "great deal of work" needs to be done before he endorses any licensing arrangement in the town.

"We will continue to advocate for stronger measures and leadership to address alcohol-related harm in Wadeye and protect our frontline officers and the communities they serve," he said.

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