Northern Territory Police have charged a man in relation to an assault in Alice Springs on the weekend.
On the afternoon of 11 September, a 35-year-old male allegedly assaulted his 31-year-old female partner with a blunt weapon at a residence on Echunpa Street.
The woman was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital with serious injuries where she currently remains.
The 35-year-old was arrested yesterday and has since been charged by detectives from the Alice Springs Criminal Investigation Branch with:
- Unlawfully cause serious harm
- Armed with an offensive weapon
He was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.
Detective Acting Sergeant Christopher Ship said, “This was a traumatic ordeal for victim, domestic violence in any of its forms is never ok. The Alice Springs CIB will continue to target repeat and high-risk offenders as a priority and bring them before the courts.
“If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, please reach out on 131 444 or in an emergency call 000. You can also anonymously report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ”
