Media release

UPDATE: Death - Johnston

Police

A 22-year-old female has died in hospital following an alleged domestic violence incident in Johnston on 21 May.

Since the incident, the alleged offender, a 22-year-old male, was charged with Aggravated assault and appeared in Darwin Local Court on 26 May.

The cause of death remains unknown and the Major Crime Unit are continuing investigations.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.