Alice Springs police ‘run for their lives’ during mob attack

A mob of up to 20 people chase and attack two police officers near an Alice Springs town camp, leaving one officer in hospital.

Two police officers had to “run for their lives” and abandon a patrol car during a violent attack at an Alice Springs town camp on Tuesday night.

Police said the officers were responding to an alleged domestic violence incident at Larapinta Valley Town Camp at about 8:30pm when a group of up to 20 people attacked them.

A male officer was admitted to hospital for a knee injury while a female officer narrowly escaped injury when one attacker swung a wheel spanner at her head.

Alice Springs Acting Superintendent Scott Manley said the officers sought cover in a nearby building until support arrived.

“While attempting to take the woman into protective custody, it’s alleged that a group of intoxicated persons from nearby residences converged on them,” he said.

Source: Police officer hospitalised following mob attack at Alice Springs town camp – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)