The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 42-year-old male in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Nhulunbuy on Saturday evening.
Around 8:45pm, police received a report that a male had assaulted another male family member causing the 70-year-old victim to fall and hit his head.
Police and St John Ambulance attended the scene, and the victim was stabilised before being conveyed to Gove District Hospital with a severe head injury.
The 70-year-old was later transported to Royal Darwin Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A 42-year-old male has since been arrested and charged with Unlawfully cause serious harm and Aggravated assault.
He is due to appear in court on Thursday 24 April 2025.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, please reach out on 131 444 or in an emergency call 000. You can also anonymously report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
