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Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has allegedly been assaulted while out in her local electorate.
It's understood Fyles was at Nightcliff Markets in Darwin about 11.40am when a member of the public, believed to be a woman, pushed a cream-covered crepe into Fyles' face.
9News understands Fyles has spoken with police since the incident.
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Police have said they "are investigating an incident that occurred at Nightcliff Markets about 11.40am this morning".
9News has been told Fyles usually attends the markets on a Sunday.
The minister has not yet made a statement but is due to front the media for an appearance on another matter tomorrow.
Nightcliff Markets manager Ross Dudgeon said Fyles is a regular visitor to the markets and she is always "approachable and friendly".
"I had a report from one of the stallholders that they saw a woman pour something over Natasha Fyles' head," Dudgeon said.
"Because we had, I think, the 10th anniversary of the Bendigo Bank here this morning.
"I think not long after she walked out that's when the incident happened.
"She's often here on a Sunday morning coming out having her breakfast or a smoothie with her family.
"I've been running this market for 20 years and it's a friendly, open community atmosphere here."
