Detectives from the Serious Crime Squad have charged two 18-year-old men after a serious assault in Karama in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The men were arrested at their respective homes in Karama yesterday. 

"The men have both been charged with unlawfully cause serious harm (x2) and aggravated assault,” said Detective Acting Superintendent Chris Board.

Both offenders have been bailed to appear in Darwin Magistrates Court today.