Northern Territory Police have charged a man with domestic and sexual violence offences in Alice Springs earlier this week.
On the morning of Monday 7 November, an 18-year-old man allegedly repeatedly assaulted his 18-year-old female partner at an Alice Springs Town Camp.
He has allegedly armed himself with a blunt weapon, continuing to assault the victim before allegedly sexually assaulting her.
The victim was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital suffering from a number of lacerations and bruises.
Police arrested the 18-year-old man that night, where he has since been charged by detectives from the Alice Springs CIB with:
• 2 x Aggravated assault
• 2 x Breach domestic violence order
• 1 x Sexual intercourse without consent
• 1 x Recklessly endanger serious harm
• 1 x Breach bail
He was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on 22 December 2022.
Detective Sergeant David Munro said “This was a repeated, cowardly attack on a vulnerable victim.
“Investigations are ongoing as the victim recovers in hospital.
“Domestic and family violence has absolutely no place within our community. If you are experiencing or know of someone experiencing domestic or family violence, please reach out on 131 444 or in an emergency call 000.
“Support services are available including, but not limited to 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.”
