Serious Crime Detectives are investigating an assault which occurred inside a licensed premise on Mitchell Street overnight.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Karl Day said it is alleged the man was involved in an altercation at the bar of a venue opposite the Mitchell Centre.

“At approximately 12:30am this morning the 30-year-old victim was at the bar when an altercation occurred and he was struck to the head by an unknown male,” Detective A/Senior Sergeant Day said.

“The alleged offenders were seen leaving the establishment a short time later.

“Police and St John Ambulance members attended. The victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital and has since been discharged.”

The offenders are described as:

• A male of Caucasian appearance, tall with a solid build and short dark hair with facial stubble. At the time of the offence he was wearing a maroon short sleeved t-shirt, black knee length shorts and black shoes with white soles. He also appears to have a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.
  
• A male of Caucasian appearance, short light brown or blonde hair, slight build and was seen wearing a black short sleeved t-shirt, denim knee length shorts and was wearing black and white shoes.

Police wish to speak to these two men and the three people they were seen socialising with.

Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may recognise these people, to contact Police on 131 444.