Northern Territory Police have arrested a 49-year-old male in relation to the death of a 16-year-old youth in Yirrkala on Wednesday.

The male was arrested this afternoon after handing himself in, following community advice.

The man has been transported to Darwin where he will be interviewed by Major Crime detectives.

If anyone has any information about Wednesday’s incident they are urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A number of events scheduled in the East Arnhem region this weekend, including the football fixture, have been cancelled by community out of respect to family.