A 21-year-old male has been arrested and charged following a domestic violence related aggravated assault that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday.
Around 1:50pm, police received reports of an assault occurring in parkland near the intersection of Undoolya Road and Leichhardt Terrace.
It is alleged a 21-year-old male had physically assaulted his partner aged in her 20s, as well as injuring her with both a stick and a rock. The victim was able to get away and police were called.
She was conveyed to hospital by St John Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival but was arrested a short time later.
Following police investigations, it was established the offender had allegedly physically assaulted the victim multiple times during the day prior to this incident.
The 21-year-old has been charged with Recklessly Endangering Serious Harm and Deprivation of Liberty, with further charges expected to be laid. He will appear in court today.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
