Police seek witnesses to assault in Katherine

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses after an assault in Katherine overnight.

Shortly before 11:30pm, police received reports that a 62-year-old male was assaulted by a 22-year-old female in Katherine South.

The victim was conveyed to Katherine District Hospital with serious injuries. The female was arrested a short time later and is expected to be charged with unlawfully cause serious harm and armed with offensive weapon.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Byron May said "Detectives from the Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch are continuing to investigate the incident.

"Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 131 444 or you can report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please reference 10153198."

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