The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Katherine this morning.

Around 03:30am, police received a report that a woman had been located at an address on Maluka Road with serious injuries. It is alleged she was assaulted by her partner while they were exiting a taxi on Maluka Road.

Police and St John attended, and the 35-year-old woman was conveyed to Katherine Hospital for treatment for serious physical injuries to her neck.

The alleged offender was not at the scene at the time of police attendance.

Detectives from the Northern Investigation Section are investigating and urge anyone who was in the area of Maluka Road and Acacia Drive between midnight and 3am to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500021142.

Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.