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Sexual assault charges Palmerston

Detectives from the Sex Crimes Squad have charged three males in relation to an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 2nd.

Adelaide River Races Wrap Up

Despite the large crowd, Police report that patrons at the Adelaide River Races were generally very well behaved.

Structure Fire – Alice Springs

Detectives from Strike Force Vega are investigating a suspicious structure fire which occurred at a school in Alice Springs yesterday.

Sexual assault arrests - Palmerston

Detectives from the Sex Crimes Squad have arrested three males in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the early hours of this morning.

Police suspend search for missing person

Northern Territory Police have suspended the search for 64 year-old Patricia Hastie, who went missing from her Virginia residence on Wednesday, May 29th.

Fatal Crash - Tanami Road

A 57 year-old female has died as a result of a single vehicle rollover on the Tanami Road, approximately 62 kilometres North West of Alice Springs.

Escaped Prisoner - Tiwi

Police are currently searching for a prisoner who escaped lawful custody from the Royal Darwin Hospital overnight.