Charges are expected to be laid after a man was arrested over a horrific alleged domestic violence attack on Sunday.

A teenage woman was allegedly speared in the head at a remote island community and flown to a Darwin hospital, while the alleged offender remained on the run.

The 18-year-old victim had allegedly been attacked by a male known to her at Angurugu, on the west coast of Groote Eylandt, about midday.

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“Police and local clinic staff attended and located the victim conscious, with the spear still embedded,” NT Police said.

The woman was airlifted to Royal Darwin Hospital by a CareFlight plane in a serious but stable condition.

Police say a 21-year-old man known to the victim was arrested on Monday in relation to the incident.

Charges are expected to be laid on Tuesday.

It comes a decade after two men were killed in a spear fight sparked by a family feud at Angurugu..

Another man was also seriously injured in the 2015 incident, which lead to several men being charged with violence offences.

Police at the time confiscated many spears and other weapons held in the community.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.

Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491.

First Nations people seeking mental health support should contact Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN on 13 92 76 or 13yarn.org.au.