Media release

Call for information - Pedestrian strike - Katherine

Police

Police are calling for information following a pedestrian strike in Katherine early this morning.

Around 2:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male was allegedly struck by a dirt bike while he was sleeping on the footpath in Ryan Park.

Police and St John attended, and the 43-year-old male was conveyed to Katherine Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Initial investigations indicate two dirt bikes were observed riding around the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500118220. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.