On 15 July 2025, Detectives from the Sex Crimes Unit extradited a 70-year-old man from Sydney to Darwin.

The man failed to attend court in July 1984 in relation to sexualised offending against a young woman, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest. The Northern Territory Police Force have been monitoring the alleged offender for some years whilst imprisoned for unrelated offending in NSW.

He was originally charged with:

• Sexual assault
• Aggravated assault
• Cause bodily harm

The man appeared in Darwin Local Court yesterday and was further remanded until 30 July 2025.

Detective Senior Constable Naomi Cox says, “This arrest demonstrates that no matter how much time passes, police remain committed to pursuing justice. We never forget.”

“We continue to urge victims to reach out on triple zero in emergencies and on 131 444. You can also visit your local police station.”