Northern Territory Police have arrested a youth after an alleged attempted sexual assault in Woodroffe yesterday.

Around 7:30pm, police received a report that a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in the vicinity of Vernier Circuit, Woodroffe.  

A short time later, a 16-year-old male was arrested. He currently remains in police custody and is expected to be charged with Attempt sexual intercourse without consent and Aggravated assault.

Detectives from the Sex Crimes Unit continue to investigate the incident and are urging anyone with information to contact Police on 131 444 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number P24291277.