Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in a remote Roper Gulf community overnight.
At around 11.40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of an alleged aggravated assault involving persons believed to be known to one another.
Mataranka police members attended and identified two victims, a man and a woman, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The alleged offender, who had already been conveyed from the scene for medical assessment prior to police arrival, also suffered serious injuries.
A crime scene was declared, and the Katherine Criminal Investigation branch has taken carriage of the investigation.
Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Ordelman said, “The crime scene is currently being examined by forensics.
“Detectives are making enquiries into the incident and the investigations are in the preliminary stage. Three people have had to seek medical treatment.”
Police are appealing for any additional witnesses to the incident to come forward. If you have any information, please attend your local police station, or call 131 444 and quote reference number P24234760. You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through .
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.
