Police are calling for information following an aggravated assault that occurred in Yirrkala on Sunday evening.
Around 6pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that two adult males, believed to be known to each other, allegedly had an altercation in the community with one assaulting the other with an edged weapon.
It is alleged that one of the males approached the other male and began arguing before a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation, the first male produced an edged weapon and assaulted the other to the jaw with it. He then fled the scene.
Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Gove District Hospital for treatment for a serious laceration to his jaw. He has since been transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for further assessment in a stable condition.
The alleged offender remains outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25317061. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
