23/05/2026
This was a heinous crime. Well done to every officer from Northern Territory Police Force involved in making the arrest.
The Northern Territory Police Force have now charged a man in relation to a sexual assault in Palmerston earlier this week.
The 20-year-old man was arrested overnight by members of the Fugitive Task Force.
He has now been charged with:
S*xual in*******se without consent
Aggravated Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Deprive a person of personal liberty
He remains in custody and is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday 25 May 2026.
Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson said “ This was particularly heinous crime and this arrest reflects a co-ordinated effort by S*x Crimes Unit, Forensics, Fugitive Task Force, Domestic Violence Investigation Unit, General Duties, Serious Crime, Territory Intel, CCTV operators and Dog Operations Unit.
“ The S*x Crimes Unit remains dedicated to supporting victims of sexual violence while relentlessly pursuing and prosecuting those responsible.”
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The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man in relation to the sexual assault of a woman in Palmerston earlier this week.
The 20-year-old man was arrested overnight by members from the NTPF Fugitive Taskforce, and currently remains in custody.
Charges are expected to be laid later today.
Investigations remain ongoing and police are continuing to call for members of the public with information to come forward on 131 444. Please quote reference P26144781 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersnt.com.au.
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The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to call for information after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Woodroffe earlier this week.
Around 8:50pm on Wednesday, police received a report that a woman was sexually assaulted at her residence on Woodroffe Avenue, Palmerston.
Investigations now indicate the unknown male offender has allegedly entered through the front door of the property, before sexually assaulting the woman and fleeing the scene.
Detectives from the S*x Crimes Unit have been investigating and believe the offender is adult male of Aboriginal appearance with a tall, slim build. He is described as having wavy hair and was wearing a light top, dark shorts and thongs.
Police have canvased the area for CCTV but are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
If you believe you know the individual described, police urge you not to approach but to make contact on 131 444 quote reference P26144781 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersnt.com.au.
