The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 23-year-old female in relation to a serious harm incident committed in a community on the Tiwi Islands. 

Around 1:30am on Friday morning, it is alleged the 23-year-old female engaged in an argument with an adult male known to her, prior to arming herself with a blunt object and striking the man.

As a result, the male victim suffered a broken arm, initially receiving treatment at the local clinic, before being medically evacuated to the Royal Darwin Hospital for further treatment. 

The female offender was arrested later in the afternoon and charged with unlawfully cause serious harm and two counts of going armed in public. She was also served with a Domestic Violence Order.

She was remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Local Court today.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference NTP2600105498. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.