Katherine man, 39, charged after alleged act of indecency during flight

A man flying from Brisbane to Darwin has been charged after he allegedly committed an act of indecency against a fellow passenger.

A man, no pictured, had ben charged for an alleged offence in the air.

A man who allegedly carried out an indecent act against a female passenger during a flight from Darwin to Brisbane has been charged.

Australian Federal Police Superintendent Greg Davis alleged the female passenger reported the 39-year-old Katherine man’s behaviour to airline staff during the flight on Monday.

Superintendent Davis said federal police interviewed passengers and staff before arresting the man.

He said the man was charged with two counts of an act of indecency and could face a maximum penalty of 10 years.

Superintendent Davis said travellers had the “right to feel safe” during their journeys.

“When travelling through the airport and when on a plane, people are bound by Australian law and where there is evidence that someone has committed a criminal offence, the AFP will take action,” he said.

“The AFP is committed to supporting airport staff and aviation partners and will continue to protect law-abiding Australians while maintaining zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviour.”

The man will appear in the Darwin Local Court on Tuesday.

Originally published as Katherine man, 39, charged after alleged act of indecency during flight