Police are seeking public assistance in relation to an aggravated assault which occurred in Katherine yesterday.

Senior Constable Robert Engels from the Northern Investigation Section said a 43-year-old man and an unknown male offender were involved in an altercation near the corner of Lindsay Terrace and Katherine Terrace at around 6:50pm.

“The offender allegedly struck the victim to the head several times. The victim was medevaced to Royal Darwin Hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition.

“The offender is described as being of Aboriginal appearance with dark curly hair, beard and of a solid build. He was wearing dark jeans with a light coloured belt, black boots and although not wearing a shirt, had a black and red shirt in his possession at the time.”

Police urge anyone one who may have witnessed this incident or anyone with information to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.