The Northern Territory Police Force have now charged a man in relation to a sexual assault in Palmerston earlier this week.

The 20-year-old man was arrested overnight by members of the Fugitive Task Force.

He has now been charged with:

• Sexual intercourse without consent

• Aggravated Burglary

• Aggravated Assault

• Deprive a person of personal liberty

He remains in custody and is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday 25 May 2026.

Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson said “ This was particularly heinous crime and this arrest reflects a co-ordinated effort by Sex Crimes Unit, Forensics, Fugitive Task Force, Domestic Violence Investigation Unit, General Duties, Serious Crime, Territory Intel, CCTV operators and Dog Operations Unit.

“ The Sex Crimes Unit remains dedicated to supporting victims of sexual violence while relentlessly pursuing and prosecuting those responsible.”