Police seek witnesses to aggravated assault in Alice Springs

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses in relation to an alleged aggravated assault that occurred today, Wednesday 18 March 2020.

At 11:00am, police received numerous reports of an Aboriginal male running around a shopping centre complex in the CBD armed with a knife.

Shortly afterwards, a 21-year-old female attended the Alice Springs Police Station with a head wound stating her 21-year-old ex-partner had stabbed her.

Police conducted patrols and located the man who was immediately arrested.

The victim was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for medical treatment.

Anyone with information or footage is urged to notify Police on 131444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference 9249091.

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