A 47-year-old man remains in a serious but stable condition following an assault in Durack yesterday.

Detective Sergeant Karl Day of the Serious Crime Squad said an altercation occurred in Hayes Court at around 2:30am Sunday.

“As a result, the 47-year-old male victim suffered head injuries and was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital,” Detective Sergeant Day said.

“We believe there were a number of people in the area and we urge them to contact Police with any information on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”