The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating after an infant was allegedly assaulted by her parent in a remote MacDonnell Region community overnight.

Around 11:45pm, police received reports that a 20-year-old female had physically assaulted her child at a residence within the community.

The child has been conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment and is currently in a stable condition.

The 20-year-old female has also been conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for assessment.  

Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.