The Northern Territory Police Force have now charged a man in relation to a sexual assault in Palmerston earlier this week.
The 20-year-old man was arrested overnight by members of the Fugitive Task Force.
He has now been charged with:
- Sexual intercourse without consent
- Aggravated Burglary
- Aggravated Assault
- Deprive a person of personal liberty
He remains in custody and is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday 25 May 2026.
Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson said " This was particularly heinous crime and this arrest reflects a co-ordinated effort by Sex Crimes Unit, Forensics, Fugitive Task Force, Domestic Violence Investigation Unit, General Duties, Serious Crime, Territory Intel, CCTV operators and Dog Operations Unit.
" The Sex Crimes Unit remains dedicated to supporting victims of sexual violence while relentlessly pursuing and prosecuting those responsible."
