The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a man with sexual offending against a child in Ludmilla last month.

On 14 June 2025, police received a report of a suspected sexual assault against a young child at a residence in Ludmilla.

Police and forensics attended and declared a crime scene.

Further investigation was able to confirm a sexual assault had occurred and on 15 July 2025, detectives from the Sex Crimes Unit, Fugitive Taskforce and general duties, arrested a 34-year-old man at a location in Yarrawonga.

The offender was not known to the victim. 

He has now been charged with Sexual Intercourse with a Child under 10 and remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.

Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson said “This has been a complex, confronting investigation that has involved a very young victim. The behaviour exhibited against this child is nothing short of horrendous.”

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.