Police have arrested a 23-year-old female following an aggravated assault in Nhulunbuy overnight.

Around 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of two females fighting near a shopping complex on Westal Street Nhulunbuy.

Police and St John Ambulance attended and located a 16-year-old female with several lacerations. She was conveyed to Gove District Hospital for treatment in a stable condition.

The alleged offender had fled the scene prior to police arrival; however, the 23-year-old was later located and arrested without incident.

She remains in police custody; investigations are ongoing, and she is expected to be charged later this evening.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500091509. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.