Tennant Creek Police have charged a 30-year-old man for the alleged aggravated assault of a 19-year-old female.

Superintendent Daniel Bacon said the alleged offender entered a business on Paterson Street at 8pm on Saturday 13 June and was asked to leave by staff because the store was closed.

“Police allege the offender then stuck the 19-year-old employee to the face before fleeing the scene.

“He was arrested by Police yesterday and charged with unlawfully cause serious harm and aggravated assault.

“He was remanded in custody and will appear in Alice Springs Magistrates Court today.”