A 38-year-old female has been arrested in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred yesterday evening in Darwin City.
Around 8:35pm, Darwin general duties police were informed of an alleged stabbing incident that had occurred in front of a licenced premises on Mitchell Street.
It is alleged a 38-year-old female had stabbed a 35-year-old female to the side of the head with an edged weapon, causing a laceration, before leaving the scene.
St John Ambulance attended and conveyed the victim to hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established and CCTV footage capturing the incident was reviewed. A short time later, the offender was located and arrested nearby.
She remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P26232988. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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