A 36-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly punching his pregnant sister-in-law in the stomach in the Northern Territory.
Details of the assault
Police allege the man assaulted the 29-year-old woman, who was 30 weeks pregnant, striking her to the head and stomach in Tennant Creek on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:20 pm, and she was rushed to Tennant Creek Hospital by St John Ambulance.
Officers later identified the man and arrested him a short time after the assault. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P26162120.
About Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek is a remote town north of Alice Springs, about a five-hour drive away. It has a population of about 6000 and is known as the Territory's "Golden Heart".
