Northern Territory Police have arrested an 18-year-old woman in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Tennant Creek over the weekend.
At around 10.30am on Saturday, police responded to a report that a 17-year-old male had been assaulted with an edged weapon at a residence on Staunton Street.
General duty officers and St John Ambulance personnel attended the scene. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and was conveyed to Tennant Creek hospital for medical treatment.
The alleged offender fled the scene before police arrived, but was subsequently located and arrested later that day. She has since been charged with aggravated assault.
Detectives from the Southern Criminal Investigation Branch are calling for anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P24101234.
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.
