The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a suspicious crash that occurred in Alice Springs earlier today.
Around 6:30am, police received a report of single vehicle crash on Larapinta Drive, about 100 metres from the Telegraph Terrace intersection.
The vehicle had crashed into a tree on the median strip with an adult male driver trapped inside.
Police attended the scene and investigations indicated the male had suffered injuries inconsistent with a crash and was believed to have been assaulted with an edged weapon prior to entering the vehicle.
The victim was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital in a serious condition, where he currently remains.
Further investigations confirmed an assault had occurred at a location on Saltwell Street, with the 22-year-old offender known to the victim.
Detectives from Regional Crime are currently working to apprehend the alleged offender.
Police are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference P26297171.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://www.crimestoppersnt.com.au.
