Two Northern Territory Police officers have been assaulted after they responded to reports of disturbances at Daly River.

Yesterday evening, police received reports of a group of offenders driving around the community in stolen vehicles whilst armed with weapons.

In the process of responding to calls for assistance from the community an axe was thrown at a police vehicle, shattering a window and injuring the two officers inside.

Both received glass cuts, with one officer being struck by the axe causing a laceration to his arm.

Additional police officers have been deployed to the community to support local officers.

Commander Kylie Anderson said “Thankfully, both officers weren’t seriously injured. It is a shameful act to harm a police officer who is simply doing their job and responding to calls for assistance from the community. Any attack on our members is taken incredibly seriously. Whoever is responsible will be held to account.

“Officers are working with the wider community to identify the offenders so arrests can be made.

“We are continuing to monitor the situation within the community with the safety of community members and police our highest priority."