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Man from hot spot extradited to Darwin on historical child sex offence

A MAN has been extradited to the NT from a hot spot charged with a historical child sexual offence

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A 44-year-old man has been extradited to the NT from a hot spot charged with a historical child sexual offence dating back to 2003.

The man, escorted by Domestic and Family Violence Section officers was flown this afternoon from Sydney to Darwin.

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The man will be taken to the Darwin Correctional Centre and his matter will be heard at a later date.

The man will be subject to Northern Territory Correctional Services’ COVID management plan, including a mandatory 14 days isolation at the prison.

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He has been charged with sexual intercourse without consent.

NT Police provided a COVID safety plan for the extradition which was approved by the NT Chief Health Officer.

judith.aisthorpe@news.com.au

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