A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking his partner with an “edged weapon” in Alice Springs on Sunday, leaving her in a serous condition in hospital, NT Police have said.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant David Munro said in a statement the 44-year-old man had been charged with attempted murder, acting with an intent to cause serious harm, and engaging in conduct that contravenes a domestic violence order.

On Monday he reported that about 10:30pm Sunday police responded to reports of an aggravated assault at a house in Araluen, where the man allegedly assaulted his 39-year-old female partner with an edged weapon before harming himself.

He said the partner was still in hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the man was under guard at the Alice Springs Hospital in a stable condition,

“Thankfully the victim appears to be recovering from her injuries,” Snr Sgt said.

If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing domestic or family violence, you can call police on 131 444, or in an emergency call 000. Support services are available including 1800RESPECT, 1800 737 732 and Lifeline on 131 114.