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Police discover body after ‘large scale’ brawl erupts in remote NT community

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Source : Perth Now news

A man’s body has been discovered following a “large scale” brawl allegedly involving edged blades in a remote NT town.

Police received multiple reports of fighting in Milingimbi, the largest of the Crocodile islands along the north coast, between 2.09pm and 3.53pm on Tuesday.

Camera IconA man’s body has been found following a large brawl in Milingimbi. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia

“Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of large-scale fighting occurring in the community,” police said in a statement.

“It is alleged some members involved in the fighting were armed with edged weapons.”

Police found the man’s body upon their arrival at the scene.

Milingimbi is a remote town located among the Crocodile island group. Picture: Google Maps
Camera IconMilingimbi is a remote town located among the Crocodile island group. Google Maps Credit: Supplied

Additional resources have been deployed in the area as investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or attend their local police station.