The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 33-year-old man in relation to sexual offending which occurred in a West Arnhem community between October 2025 and December 2025.
Detectives carried out an extensive investigation into the incident which revealed that the man sexually abused a child under the age of 14 years multiple times.
Digital examination of the accused also revealed child abuse materials relating to the victim.
The 33-year-old was arrested on 5 July 2026 and has now been charged with:
- Gross indecency with a child under 14
- Abduct child under 16
- Deprive a person of personal liberty
- 2 x Aggravated assault
- 2 x Sexual intercourse with child under 14
- Repeated sexual abuse with child under 16
- Possession of child abuse material
- Breach bail
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 29 September 2026.
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://crimestoppers.com.au/.
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button at www.accce.gov.au/report.
