Angurugu: Spear embedded in teen’s head after horrific ‘DV attack’ in Northern Territory
A teenager has been evacuated by CareFlight after she was found with a spear embedded in her head following a horrific alleged domestic violence attack.
The 18-year-old was rushed to Royal Darwin Hospital where she is in a serious but stable condition.
Emergency services were alerted to a violent incident at Angurugu, a community located on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, at 12.05pm on Sunday, with reports the woman had allegedly been stabbed in the head with a spear by a male known to her.
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The alleged offender is on the run and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
