Northern Territory Police are investigating an attempted stealing with violence incident at Palumpa yesterday afternoon.
Just before 5:00pm police received information that a 28-year-old man had been assaulted with a blunt weapon. Whilst packing his belongings into a vehicle the man was approached by the offender who attempted to steal the car keys.
A second victim, a 63-year-old woman, exited the vehicle in an attempt to intervene and was allegedly struck with a blunt weapon before the offender fled the scene.
Both victims received treatment for their injuries.
Police are investigating the matter and urge anyone with information or who may have been in the area to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number 10443132.