Woman allegedly sexually assaulted in her sleep while camping at Mataranka

Police are calling for information after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while she slept.

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while sleeping.

POLICE are calling for information after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Mataranka while she slept.

The 24-year-old woman was attending a sporting event on Saturday and was camping with friends at the showgrounds when she was allegedly assaulted by an unknown man as she slept.

The man fled after the victim woke up.

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Another woman camping at the same area was also woken by a man allegedly tugging at her jeans. He also left the area when the woman woke.

The alleged offender is described as a young Aboriginal male with short curly hair, at about 179cm tall but possibly shorter, with a slim build and dark complexion.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hoodie and long sandy-coloured pants.

Police have been canvassing the area and would like to hear from anyone who was near or at the Mataranka Showgrounds on Saturday night who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour.

Police would like in particular to speak with a group of men who were seen in the area throughout the night.

All are described as Aboriginal and are aged in their early 20s.

One man is described as 180cm tall, with dark, fuzzy hair pulled back into a ponytail and wearing a white T-shirt and full length black jeans and thongs.

Another is described as 180cm tall with long dark hair, wearing a red basketball singlet and long basketball shorts with red and yellow stripes.

Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Hamlyn said the behaviour was unacceptable.

“This sort of behaviour is absolutely disgraceful and NT Police will be making every effort to identify and apprehend the person responsible,” he said.

“Anyone who was in the area who may have seen something, is urged to contact police on 131 444 to help hold this offender to account. Please quote reference number 9692579.”

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