Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred overnight in Ludmilla.
Around 1.30am this morning, police received multiple reports that two unknown male offenders had unlawfully entered a residential address on Mawallan Court and allegedly assaulted the occupants with a hammer. The offenders subsequently fled the scene.
Police and St John Ambulance attended and located a 57-year-old man with serious head injuries. Four other victims, aged between 12 and 14, were in the residence at the time and suffered minor injuries.
The 57-year-old man was conveyed to hospital in a critical condition, and two of the teenagers were conveyed for treatment for minor injuries.
At this stage, police believe the attack was targeted towards the man.
Police are urging residents in the area with CCTV or dash cam to review their footage for two males in the vicinity of Mawallan Court between 1am - 2am.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P24357169. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
