Alice Springs Police have arrested a 49-year-old man after he allegedly slashed a woman with a kitchen knife.

Senior Sergeant Travis Wurst said the man was charged following an incident at Walpri Camp, Alice Springs.

“The man and a woman were drinking alcohol together late on Monday night,” Senior Sergeant Wurst said.

“When there was no alcohol left the man became irritated and a scuffle ensued. The man then allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and slashed the side of the woman’s neck and back causing minor injuries.”

The man was arrested on Monday and charged with:

Engage in conduct that contravenes a domestic violence order;

Aggravated assault;

Use a controlled weapon at night.

He was remanded in custody to appear in court in Alice Springs on 5 March.

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