A man has been arrested after his partner, who was allegedly stabbed by an edged weapon, died in a small Northern Territory town.
Police received a report a 42-year-old woman was seriously injured and surrounded by a large crowd at a clinic in Lajamanu about 6.20pm yesterday.
After arriving at the scene, officers declared the woman dead.
“It is believed she was stabbed with an edged weapon,” police said.
Her 46-year-old male partner was arrested nearby and remains in custody.
Police alleged he had been assaulted by members of the community and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Two crime scenes have been declared as Major Crime Detectives investigate her death.
Police expect to charge the man in relation to the woman’s death later this evening.
Anyone with information and who has not yet spoken to police is urged to contact 131 444 or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
