The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Nightcliff overnight.

About 11:15pm, police received reports that a 20-year-old female had assaulted a 15-year old female with an edged weapon on Boetdoemba Street.

The 15-year-old victim, believed to be known to the alleged offender, suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries to the torso and was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance.

Police arrested the 20-year-old female at the scene and she remains in custody with charges expected later today.

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether nearby vehicle damage was related to the incident.

Police urge anyone with information, including dash cam or CCTV footage from the area, to contact 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500013078.

Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.