The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 15-year-old female following an aggravated assault in Zuccoli early this morning.
Around 3:35am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 23-year-old female had woken to being stabbed by a female youth at a residence on Follington Street.
The victim suffered several stab wounds to her chest and head during the assault.
Palmerston General Duties officers attended the incident, and the victim was conveyed to the Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The 15-year-old was later arrested at the intersection of Chung Wah and Temple Terraces following patrols in the area.
The victim and the offender are believed to be known to one another.
Serious Crime is currently investigating the incident and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
