Northern Territory Police Serious Crime Detectives are investigating an incident that occurred in Darwin City overnight near the corner of Smith and Whitfield Streets.

Just prior to 7:30pm, police received a report of 27-year-old Indigenous man with a suspected stab wound to his head following an altercation with another Indigenous male.

St John Ambulance conveyed the man to the Royal Darwin Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police are seeking anyone with information to call 131 444 and quote job number NTP2300012686.

You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/