The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 21-year-old female in relation to a stabbing incident in Katherine last night.

About 7:45pm, police received multiple reports that a 41-year-old male, who is known to the alleged offender, had multiple stab wounds to his shoulder.

The male was transported to Katherine Regional Hospital by St John Ambulance in a stable but serious condition. He was later transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for further treatment to his injuries.

Investigations are ongoing and the crime command have carriage.

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