The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a man in relation to multiple alleged historical child sexual offences that occurred between 2002 and 2007 in Fannie Bay.
The abuse was reported to Queensland Police in 2023, before being allocated to members of the Northern Territory Police Sex Crimes Unit for further investigation.
At the time of offending the female victim was between the ages of 6 and 16 years old.
Around 7:20am yesterday, officers attended an address in Berry Springs and arrested a 60-year-old man.
He has now been charged with:
- 2 x Expose child to indecent act- 132 (2)(b) Criminal Code Act (NT) 1983
- 1 x Indecent dealings with child under 16 years old- s 132 (2)(a) Criminal Code Act (NT) 1983
- 1 x Supply Dangerous Drug- s.5 (1) Misuse Drugs Act (NT) 1990
- 1 x Assault a person indecently- s 188 (2)(k) Criminal Code Act (NT) 1983
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can also submit a report online at https://crimestoppers.com.au/.
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the 'Report Abuse' button at www.accce.gov.au/report.
