The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 29-year-old man in relation to an alleged domestic violence assault that occurred overnight in Alice Springs.
Around 9:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received several reports of an injured woman on Bagot Street, in the vicinity of a service station.
Police and St John Ambulance attended, with a 24-year-old woman located and conveyed to hospital with multiple stab wounds to her back and shoulder. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.
General duties officers, with the assistance of the Drone Unit, tracked and apprehended a 29-year-old man a short time later.
The man and woman are known to each other.
The man remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25106032. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.
