Media release

Charges – Indecent Acts – Nakara

Police

Northern Territory Police have charged a youth in relation to indecent acts in Nakara overnight.

Around 10pm, two female paramedics were called to assist a 14-year-old male youth on a street in Nakara.

Whilst being conveyed in the back of an ambulance, the youth has allegedly indecently assaulted the paramedics before spitting in the vehicle.

Police were immediately notified and attended Royal Darwin Hospital and arrested the youth. While being walked outside the hospital, the youth has allegedly damaged a medical vehicle, and while being conveyed to the watchhouse, has allegedly damaged electronic equipment within a police vehicle.

During processing, the youth has allegedly spat in the direction of multiple police officers and has now been charged with:

  • 2 x Indecent Acts
  • 2 x Damage to property

He was bailed to appear in court at a later date.