Six women have reportedly been sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Darwin’s northern suburbs.
It is alleged that two women were indecently touched on separate occasions by a teenager at a hospital car park in Tiwi.
The 15-year-old boy was charged with two counts of indecently touching on April 30. Police connected him to four other assaults in the Darwin area.
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It is also alleged that he indecently assaulted two women, in separate incidents, who were walking along the Nightcliff Foreshore.
A fifth woman was also allegedly indecently assaulted at the same location, where police said the teenager allegedly struggled with the woman before she screamed for help and a passing car stopped to help.
A sixth woman was also allegedly assaulted along the Foreshore, where the teenager grabbed her from behind while naked, before she broke free and screamed for help.
Positive DNA matches linked the teen to four other victims, police said.
“Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Strike Force Trident detectives, the youth was swiftly identified and taken into custody before he could harm anyone else,” Detective Senior Sergeant Burns said.
“The bravery of the victims to assist police is commendable, and I encourage anyone affected by similar incidents to report them to police immediately.”
The teenager was charged with four counts of indecent touching or act without consent, and attempt at sexual intercourse without consent.
He will appear in court on May 20.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
In an emergency, call 000.
Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491
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