Northern Territory Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Karama yesterday.

Around 6:20pm, police received reports that a group of up to 5 females had assaulted a 63-year-old man on Sedge Court, Karama.

The incident is alleged to have started when the man confronted the group, who were allegedly damaging a vacant property. The group have allegedly begun throwing items at the man and further assaulting him.

A vehicle has attended the location and another man, believed to be known to the group, has exited the vehicle armed with a blunt weapon before allegedly threatening  the man who has fled towards his residence.

The offending male has allegedly used the blunt weapon to damage the residence, and a nearby vehicle, before fleeing the scene.

The 63-year-old suffered injuries to his head and body and conveyed himself to hospital for treatment.  

Police have taken multiple witnesses statements and are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2400071552.