Police seek information on Sexual assault - Alawa

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to an incident that occurred on Friday night in Alawa.

Shortly after 8:30pm, police received a report of an alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman, who was found by a member of the public walking along Lakeside Drive.

Police and St John Ambulance attended and a crime scene was declared. The woman was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital.

Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Akers said, "The woman was found in a distressed state. Dog Operations was deployed to assist in locating a man believed to be known to the woman however, was unable to locate anyone in the area."

Investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number 10099554.

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