The NT Police Force is calling for witnesses in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Smith Street Mall on Saturday morning.
Around 12:50am, CCTV operators from the Joint Emergency Service Communication Centre identified a male allegedly sexually assaulting a female at the Knuckey Street end of the mall.
Police attended and with assistance from CCTV Operators located and arrested a 48-year-old male. He has since been charged with Sexual intercourse without consent and remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 21 January 2026.
Detective Senior Sergeant Caragh Hen said, "Investigators from the Northern Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Division are disturbed at the abhorrent and brazen nature of the offending, which occurred in a public location in view of pedestrians.
"Anyone who was in Smith Street Mall between 12:35am and 12:50am who has information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500123161.
"Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/."
Confidential support is available through services such as 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 and Lifeline on 13 11 14.
