The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 53-year-old male in relation to a sexual assault committed in a community on the Tiwi Islands.
Around 1:30am on Friday, local police were notified by the local health clinic of the reported sexual assault of an adult female victim.
The victim was medically evacuated to the Royal Darwin Hospital, for treatment to serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Investigators from the Northern Domestic Violence Investigation Unit and Sex Crimes Division, along with Forensic Services were deployed to undertake investigations and support local police.
Later in the morning the alleged male offender, who is reported to be the partner of the victim, was arrested and later charged with sexual intercourse without consent and aggravated assault. He was also served with a Domestic Violence Order.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Local Court today.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference NTP2600105503. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
