The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 22-year-old male in relation to an aggravated assault on a Danish Foreign National that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday afternoon.
About 4pm, police received reports of an assault on a female walking on South Terrace. It is alleged a male had punched a female in the face, rendering her unconscious, before stomping on her head. Nearby witnesses intervened and the male fled the scene.
Police arrested the male a short distance away and he has since been charged with Aggravated assault. He is remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.
The female was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital by St John Ambulance in a stable condition for assessment.
Southern Watch Commander Marc Watson said "It is deeply disturbing that an unprovoked attack such as this has occurred.
"We are thankful of those members of the public who attended to the injured woman and intervened before this situation escalated further."
Police continue to urge the public to report antisocial and criminal behaviour to 131 444 or to dial Triple Zero in an emergency.
