Police use pepper spray after being pelted with rocks and arrows in Wadeye clash
Northern Territory Police said they resorted to pepper spray when a group of armed men threw rocks, metal bars and even shot an arrow at officers in Wadeye.
A violent confrontation erupted in the remote community of Wadeye, where police reported being attacked with rocks, window louvres and metal bars. Officers also claimed a compound bow was used, striking a police vehicle with an arrow. In response, police deployed pepper spray to disperse the crowd. The incident is under investigation and any identified participants will face prosecution.
Why it matters
The clash shows rising community tension and challenges for law enforcement in remote Australian towns.
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