The NT Police Force is calling for witnesses in relation to an assault that occurred at the Darwin Bus Interchange last week.
On Wednesday 10 December 2025, CCTV of the Darwin Bus Interchange captured an alleged physical and sexual assault of a female by a male offender. Following the initial report, and over the proceeding days, the victim and offender were identified by police and were found to be known to each other.
On Wednesday 17 December 2025, police from the Northern Domestic Violence Investigation Unit arrested the 56-year-old male. He has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault and gross indecency without consent, and has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court at a later date.
Detective Senior Sergeant Caragh Hen said, "Investigators from the Northern Domestic Violence Investigation Unit are appalled at the nature of the offending which occurred in daylight hours in an area that was busy with vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
"Anyone who was at the Darwin Bus Interchange on Harry Chan Avenue between 3:15pm and 9:30pm who has information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500122815.
"Any electronic recordings such as CCTV, mobile phone recordings or dash cam footage - can be uploaded here: https://ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/ntp2500122815.
"Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/."
Confidential support is available through services such as 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 and Lifeline on 13 11 14.
