A baby has been taken to hospital after an alleged domestic violence incident in Tennant Creek.
A 22-year-old woman is accused of punching and kicking a 16-year-old female family member at a home in Wuppa Camp at around 9pm Tuesday.
NT Police say the teenager was holding a four-month-old baby and sustained injuries from the alleged assault, and the baby was taken to Tennant Creek Hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.
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The alleged offender was located and arrested at 11.30pm that night, and has since been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available at 1800RESPECT or Lifeline 131 114.
