Northern Territory Police are calling for information following an alleged sexual assault in Mataranka on the weekend.
A 24-year-old woman had been attending a sporting event on Saturday and was camping with friends at the showgrounds when she was allegedly assaulted by an unknown male as she slept. The man absconded after the victim woke up.
Another woman camping at the same location was also awoken by a man allegedly tugging at her jeans. He left the area when the woman woke.
The alleged offender is described as a young Aboriginal male with short curly hair. He is approximately 179cm, but possibly shorter, with a slim build and dark complexion. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hoodie and long sandy-coloured pants.
Police have been canvassing the area and would like to hear from anyone who was near or at the Mataranka Showgrounds on Saturday night who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Hamlyn said, "This sort of behaviour is absolutely disgraceful and NT Police will be making every effort to identify and apprehend the person responsible.
Police would like in particular to speak with a group of males who were seen in the area throughout the night. All men are described as Aboriginal and are aged in their early 20s. One male is described as 180cm tall, with dark, fuzzy hair pulled back into a ponytail and wearing a white t-shirt and full length black jeans and thongs. Another male is described as 180cm tall with long dark hair, wearing a red basketball singlet and long basketball shorts with red and yellow stripes.
"Anyone who was in the area who may have seen something, is urged to contact police on 131 444 to help hold this offender to account. Please quote reference number 9692579."
