The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested an 18-year-old male in relation to an aggravated assault and burglary in Larrakeyah last night.
About 5pm, police received reports of an ongoing disturbance within a unit complex on Mitchell Street. It is alleged that three males unlawfully entered a residence, one armed with a machete, and assaulted two females before fleeing the scene. It is believed the offenders were known to the victims.
Police arrived and conveyed the 13-year-old female who received injuries to her eye to Royal Darwin Hospital for medical assessment and obtained statements from the other two victims.
Later that evening, police arrested an 18-year-old male at a residence in Malak. He is expected to be charged later today and will appear in court at a later date.
Detectives from the Crime Command have carriage of the investigation.
If you have any information in relation to the incident, police are urging you to make contact on 131 444 and reference P25055389.
