Police have arrested a 55-year-old female in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Palmerston yesterday evening.

Around 5:45pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a female had allegedly assaulted another adult female with an edged weapon at the Palmerston Bus Interchange.

It is alleged that the offender approached the victim and grasped her by the hair before assaulting her with an edged weapon. She then fled the scene on foot.

Police and St John attended, and the victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The offender is not believed to be known to the victim.

CCTV operators were able to track the location of the offender and police arrested the 55-year-old nearby.

She remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P25313738. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.