Northern Territory Police are calling for public assistance to help identify three males who were allegedly involved in an assault which occurred in Gillen, Alice Springs, on Saturday afternoon.

Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Dash said a 39-year-old female was assaulted after she approached three offenders who were allegedly trespassing in her yard at about 4:50pm.

“One of the males punched the woman in the face causing minor injuries,” he said.

The first offender is described as being of indigenous appearance, with slim build and short dark hair, wearing a grey jumper, with a black backpack and black cap.

The second offender is described as being of indigenous appearance, with slim build, wearing a short sleaved hoodie with white stripes on the sleeve and a black cap.

The third offender is described as being of indigenous appearance, with slim build and short dark hair, wearing a brown shirt and black pants.

If anyone has any information about the identity of these three offenders please contact Police on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.