Katherine Central: Woman fighting for life after alleged domestic violence assault at shopping centre

Max Corstorphan
The Nightly
Police are seeking public assistance after a horrific alleged domestic violence assault at a shopping centre.
Police are seeking public assistance after a horrific alleged domestic violence assault at a shopping centre. Credit: Google Maps

A woman is fighting for her life after a horrific alleged domestic violence assault at a shopping centre in the Northern Territory.

Police were called to Katherine Central shopping centre on Monday following reports of a man allegedly attacking a 49-year-old woman multiple times with an “edged weapon”.

The woman was rushed to Katherine Hospital in critical condition and later flown to Royal Darwin Hospital for further treatment.

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Police arrested a 49-year-old man at the scene.

Authorities have confirmed that the pair are known to each other.

“Investigations are ongoing and police are currently conducting interviews with witnesses,” a police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Australia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).

Lifeline: 13 11 14.

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