The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested 28-year-old male in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred overnight in a community in the Roper Gulf Region.

Around 9:10pm, police received a report that a 29-year-old female had been assaulted multiple times with an edged weapon in Beswick community. The victim was presented at the local clinic with stab wounds to the abdomen, back and legs.

It is alleged the victim was assaulted by her partner at their residential address before he drove her to the local clinic for medical assistance. 

The victim was stabilised by Care Flight at the clinic before being conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment where she remains in a critical condition.

Following the incident, family members from both parties allegedly began creating disturbances outside the health clinic.

Katherine and Mataranka police were deployed to the community to manage the unrest and investigate.

A 28-year-old male was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.

Katherine Criminal Investigations Branch has carriage and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25058832.

  Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

***This media release has been updated to correct the ages of the parties involved 3 March 2025***