The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 16-year-old male in relation to a sexual offence committed in a community south of Alice Springs.
Between 9:30pm and 9:45pm yesterday evening, it is alleged the 16-year-old attended a residence in the community and attempted to have sexual intercourse without consent with the adult female occupant.
The victim was able to fend off the offender and reported the incident to police. The victim did not suffer any injuries.
At 3:35am this morning, the 16-year-old was arrested by police at a residence in the community and conveyed to the Alice Springs watch house.
He has since been charged with attempted sexual intercourse without consent and was remanded to appear in court on Monday 2 November.
