A 28-year-old woman has died overnight after a violent incident on Darwin’s popular nightlife strip, according to Northern Territory police.
Key points:
- Two women were taken to hospital last night after an assault on Darwin’s Mitchell Street
- A 28-year-old woman has died, while another, 33, remains in a stable condition
- NT Police say a 31-year-old woman is in custody
About 8:20pm on Tuesday, NT Police said it received reports that a group was involved in an altercation on Mitchell Street, near the intersection of Nuttall Place.
Two women, aged 28 and 33, received cuts to their bodies and were taken to Royal Darwin Hospital, NT Police said in a statement.
The 28-year-old woman later died from her injuries, while the 33-year-old remains in a stable condition.
The Major Crime Squad is investigating the incident.
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Morrissey said: “Investigations are in their early stages as detectives work to understand the circumstances of the assault”.
“A 31-year-old woman is in custody and is assisting police with enquiries,” he said.
NT Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.