Serious Crime Detectives have charged two males aged 16 and 18 with the assault of a 39-year-old man in Casuarina on Monday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Annette Cooper said the pair have been charged with unlawfully cause serious harm and stealing.

“They have been remanded in custody and will appear in Darwin Court tomorrow.

“The victim remains in a serious but stable condition at Royal Darwin Hospital.

“Police urge anyone who may have witnessed this incident at Casuarina Shopping Centre on Monday 28 October at around  5:45pm to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”