The NT Police Sex Crimes Section has charged a 55-year-old male in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Malak on Saturday evening.

Around 7:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a female had allegedly been sexually assaulted by a male known to her.

It is alleged that the victim was asleep at the offender’s residence when she woke to the offence occurring.

Following the incident, the victim was able to flee the residence and seek assistance from people nearby, who contacted police.

Police located and arrested the 55-year-old alleged offender who was later charged with:

• Aggravated Sexual Intercourse without Consent.
• Breach of Bail

He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court 14 October 2025.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number P25273138. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.