Northern Territory Police have arrested a man in relation to a domestic violence disturbance that occurred in Katherine yesterday evening.

Around 5:30pm, police received reports of a man allegedly assaulting a woman multiple times with an edged weapon at a shopping centre on Katherine Terrace.

Police attended and arrested a 49-year-old male.

The 49-year-old female victim was conveyed to Katherine Hospital in a critical condition and later transferred to Royal Darwin Hospital via Care Flight. 

The man and woman are known to each other.

Investigations are ongoing and police are currently conducting interviews with witnesses.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police on 131 444 and quote number P24255174

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.