The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information after a death in Tennant Creek overnight.

About 1:10am, police began receiving reports of a stabbing on Griggs Street.

Officers attended and located a 21-year-old man with a laceration to his neck. He was declared deceased a short time later and a crime scene declared.

Police are aware there were witnesses to the incident and efforts are underway to identify and locate those witnesses.

Anyone who may have been in the area around the time, or who may have information that could assist, is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P26167346.  Information may also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.