The NT Police Force has arrested a 32-year-old male in relation to an indecent assault that occurred in Durack this morning.
Around 7:10am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a female had allegedly been indecently assaulted by a male unknown to her while walking through the golf course grounds in Palmerston.
It is alleged that a male approached the victim and indecently assaulted her before she screamed, and he fled the scene on foot.
A short time later, Strike Force Trident members located the alleged offender nearby. During the attempted arrest, he allegedly threw a bottle at officers before being taken into custody.
He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P25204673. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
