A 32-year-old man has today been charged with murder after his partner was found dead in Palmerston on Tuesday night, NT Police said.

Police director of communications Mark Wilton said that about 10:30pm Tuesday police received reports that a woman was unresponsive in the front yard of a home on Waterhouse Crescent in the Palmerston suburb of Driver.

“Emergency services attended and a 31-year-old woman was transported to Royal Darwin Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased,” Mr Wilton said.

He said the man was arrested at the scene and Major Crime unit detective charged him earlier today with one count of murder and one count of breaching a domestic violence order.

He has been remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court tomorrow. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police are asking anyone with information to phone them on 131 444, (quote reference NTP2500092725), or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website.