Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a serious harm incident that occurred last night in Alice Springs.
Around 9.10pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of armed persons in a carpark on Gregory Terrace in the Alice Springs CBD.
A group of females were reportedly fighting, some armed with edged and blunt weapons. During the disturbance, a 38-year-old female was allegedly struck to the head by a 14-year-old female with a blunt weapon. The 14-year-old offender subsequently fled the scene.
Emergency services responded and found the victim unconscious. She was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment for her injuries and is now in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and located and seized the blunt weapon allegedly used.
The 14-year-old offender was located a short time later in Sadadeen and arrested without incident. She has since been charged with Recklessly Endanger Serious Harm – Aggravated (weapon), and will appear in court today.
Southern Investigations has carriage of the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the disturbance, or who has dash cam or CCTV footage, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2400112411. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via .
