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 a 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."