A man who attacked another man with a knife while trying to get into his house was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital with injuries NT Police did not explain, while one of his victims was also taken to hospital after being cut with the weapon.

NT Police communications director Mark Wilton said in a statement that about 8:25pm on Saturday a man tried to enter a home in Hands Court, Malak, armed with a knife.

“The offender allegedly tried to enter the premises before being confronted by two male residents. An altercation has occurred, with the offender assaulting one of the male residents with the weapon before being subdued,” he said.

The 37-year-old alleged offender was arrested and taken to Royal Darwin Hospital where he was under police guard, police said, but his injuries were not specified.

Mr Wilton said the victim was also taken to Royal Darwin Hospital suffering non-life threatening cuts.

Police are investigating the relationship between the three men, and are asking for anyone with information to call them on 131 444(24087571).