Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have arrested a 25-year-old man after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old female who was known to him near the Stuart Highway, Katherine East, yesterday.
The incident allegedly took place between 9pm on Friday 16 May and 2am on Saturday 17 May, near the walking path adjacent to the Stuart Highway between Maluka Road and the Katherine Police Station.
Yesterday, detectives from Katherine CIB with assistance from Katherine General Duties arrested the 25-year-old at an address in Katherine East without incident. He was later charged with:
- 2 x Sexual intercourse without consent
- 1 x Act of gross indecency without consent
- 1 x Deprivation of liberty
He was remanded to appear in Katherine Local Court on Monday 19 May 2025.
Investigators have identified several witnesses via CCTV that may be able to assist them with their enquiries and urge anyone with information, or who has dashcam footage in the area, to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500050958. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
