Media release

Death - Darwin

Police

Northern Territory police have arrested a 28-year-old male following the death of a 42-year-old male in Malak this evening.

At around 5.40pm police received reports that a man had been assaulted.

Police arrived shortly after.

The 42-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene. The 28-year-old was arrested nearby.

A crime scene has been declared and investigations are continuing.

Police are calling on anyone with information to contact 131 444. You can make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersnt.com.au. Please quote reference number 21286751.