Police make arrest over indecent assault in Alice Springs 9 August

A 26-year-old will appear before court in relation to indecent assault and stealing incidents in Alice Springs last week.

It will be alleged on Friday 5 August at 3pm, the man indecently assaulted a female youth inside an Alice Springs business.

It will be further alleged the man stole items of clothing from the business before leaving the premises.

Police were alerted to the incident and the members of the Southern Alcohol Policing Unit identified the man in the Todd River.

The man was arrested and taken to the Alice Springs Watch House where he was charged with one count each of Aggravated Assault and Stealing.

The man was remanded to appear before Alice Springs Local Court tomorrow.

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