Police Seek Information On Assault - Palmerston 31 July

The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information in relation to an alleged aggravated assault that occurred in Woodroffe early this morning.

Around 1:20am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a man, aged in his 30's, with puncture wounds to his back and chest in the vicinity of Woodroffe Park.

Emergency Services attended and the man was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital in a serious condition.

Initial investigations indicate the man may have been assaulted by an unknown man with a bottle.

A crime scene has been declared and police will be working near the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Sirius Road.

Traffic diversions are in place and Sirius Road will be closed from Woodroffe Avenue to Altair Court throughout the morning.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident, particularly if you have home CCTV near Woodroffe Park, to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P25203523. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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