It is alleged that a group of people were at the old Bunnings store on the corner of Vanderlin Drive and Gsell Street when an altercation occurred at approximately 10:30 pm.
It is believed that a star picket and rocks may have been weapons involved in the incident.
Police and St John members attended the scene and conveyed a male victim to Royal Darwin Hospital where he remains in a stable but serious condition.
Police urge anyone that may have witnessed the assault, to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or http://www.nt.crimestoppers.com.au/ .
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