Woman in her 20s seriously injured in home assault in Kulai Street in Tom Price

A young woman is set to be transferred to Perth for medical treatment after being seriously injured in a home assault in the Pilbara. Police were called to the home in Kulai Street in Tom Price in the early hours of Wednesday, finding the woman — aged in her 20s — seriously injured. A 35-year-old man — who police say is known to the woman — is in custody and assisting police with their inquiries. “A man is currently in custody after an incident in the early hours of this morning in which a woman was injured,” a police spokeswoman said. “The woman, in her 20s, was conveyed by ambulance to Tom Price hospital and she will be conveyed to Perth today for further treatment.” A St John WA spokeswoman said paramedics were called to the home shortly before 1am. The woman was taken to hospital an hour later. A WA Country Health Service spokeswoman confirmed that she remained at Tom Price Hospital on Wednesday morning in a serious but stable condition. Police closed the street after the assault and have still not opened it. “Tom Price Police are currently responding to an incident on Kulai Street in Tom Price,” a Facebook post said. “The public are advised to avoid the area, police will provide updates when the street will be reopened. “If any residents on Kulai Street have CCTV, please contact Tom Price Police.” Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.