Northern Territory Police are calling for information after an attempted robbery occurred in Tiwi overnight.

Around 12:10am, police received reports that a group of youths had allegedly assaulted a male and attempted to steal their electric scooter at the Casuarina Coastal Reserve.

The victim was able to find refuge at a nearby residence after the alleged offenders fled the scene.

Investigations are continuing.

Police are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 and quote job number NTP2400069607.