The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating after an infant was allegedly assaulted by her parent in a remote MacDonnell Region community overnight.
Around 11:45pm, police received reports from clinic staff that a 20-year-old female had physically assaulted her child at a residence within the community.
The child has been conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment and is currently in a stable condition.
The 20-year-old female has also been conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for assessment.
Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.
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