Two police officers attempting to arrest a man under a parole revocation order in Titjikala, south of Alice Springs, were allegedly attacked by a group armed with rocks and “forced to withdraw”, NT Police said, while the offender escaped.

Police said around 1:15pm on Monday, Santa Teresa officers identified a male who had his parole revoked while patrolling Titjikala and apprehended the man.

While taking the man into custody, police said a “group of people nearby” armed themselves with rocks and “threw them at the attending members and the police vehicle”.

“Both members were struck to the body and were forced to withdraw,” police media director Mark Wilton said in a statement.

“The vehicle also sustained damage.

“The offender fled the scene on foot and remains outstanding.”

Mr Wilton said the officers suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

Titjikala is 119kms south of Alice Springs with a population of roughly 200.

“Investigations into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information [is] urged to contact police on 131 444 or attend their local police station,” Mr Wilton said.

“Please quote reference P25213628. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.”