Strike Force Trident detectives have charged a male youth with multiple offences in relation to the indecent assault on six females within the Northern Suburbs.

On 30 April 2025, police arrested the youth, who is under the age of 15, in relation to two separate incidents that occurred at a hospital carpark in Tiwi. It is alleged the male youth indecently touched two women and was subsequently charged with two counts of Indecent touching or act and was remanded to appear in court on 7 May 2025.

Between the arrest and the youth's court appearance, police connected the youth to four further assaults on females walking along the Nightcliff Foreshore.

About 6:30am on Thursday 17 April, police received reports of a male indecently assaulting a woman who was walking along the Foreshore. He fled the scene on foot before police arrival. A statement was provided with a description of the offender which was crucial in linking this occurrence to the following incidents that took place at the carpark later in the day.

About 11am on Tuesday 22 April, police received reports of an indecent assault on a female who was running along the Foreshore. The victim was able to flee to safety following the assault.

Around 6pm on Wednesday 23 April, police received reports that a male grappled with a female after indecently assaulting her along the Foreshore. The victim screamed for help and a passing vehicle noticed the struggle and immediately stopped to render assistance. The alleged offender fled the scene before police arrival.

About 7:20pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025, police received reports that whilst a female was walking along the Foreshore, a male grappled with her after appearing from behind. She was able to break free and observed that the male was naked at the time. The victim screamed for assistance and fled from the alleged offender.

Police seized evidence from the victims which returned a positive DNA match to the already arrested youth. Strike Force Trident detectives further charged the male youth with four counts of Indecent touching or act without consent and Attempt sexual intercourse without consent. He is remanded to appear in court on 20 May 2025.

Detective Senior Sergeant Burns said, “Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Strike Force Trident detectives, the youth was swiftly identified and taken into custody before he could harm anyone else.

"Strike Force Trident will continue to actively pursue those who pose a risk to public safety.

"The bravery of the victims to assist police is commendable and I encourage anyone affected by similar incidents to report them to police immediately.”

Anyone with information in relation to these incidents or have further information that could assist police in their investigation is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.