NT Police to extradite man, 53, to Western Australia to face historic alleged child abuse offences
A man who failed to appear in a Perth court seven years ago accused of historic alleged child abuse offences has been found in the Top End. Find out the latest.
News
Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A man will be sent back to Western Australia to face historic alleged child abuse offences after he was found living in the Northern Territory.
NT Police in a statement alleged the offending took place in Western Australia in 2014.
They said the man, aged 53, skipped an appearance in the Perth Magistrates Court in 2018 before “travelling” to the Northern Territory.
The man was found in Casuarina on January 29 and was arrested by Northern Territory Police Sex Crimes Unit officers.
“Western Australia Police are currently in the process of extraditing him back to Perth,” an NT Police spokesperson said.
“Northern Territory Police are committed to working with other law enforcement agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable for their actions, regardless of where they attempt to evade responsibility.”
Those who suspect there is a child in danger are asked to make a report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation at www.accce.gov.au/report
More Coverage
Originally published as NT Police to extradite man, 53, to Western Australia to face historic alleged child abuse offences
‘They’re not waiting for handouts’: ‘Royalty reform’ draws ire of NT land council
A Territory land council GM has hit out at the Finocchiaro government’s “royalty reform”, saying “Aboriginal people themselves are driving reform and doing things differently”. Find out how.
Young boy missing in Darwin reunited with family
NT police say they’ve reunited a missing boy with family, after he was missing for a number of hours.
Alleged Sydney drug lord appalled by NT cells ahead of extradition
An alleged Sydney fugitive who was prepared to spend days hiding on a boat has complained about conditions in the Northern Territory’s watch house cells.
‘What better place’ than the NT for a Trump visit: Dutton
The opposition leader says the Northern Territory would be the ideal place for a US Presidential visit, telling media: “what better place to visit than the Northern Territory”.
‘Dutton has his facts wrong’: Albo hits back at Alice Springs claim
After spending a night in Alice Springs, the Opposition has attacked the PM or not spending more time in the town – but the PM says Dutton’s got his ‘his facts wrong’ ‘as usual’. Read the latest.
France flexes strength in the Indo-Pacific with major multinational exercise
France’s second largest warship has docked in Darwin, as part of an operation in the Indo Pacific to shore up allies, talk strategy, and strengthen French diplomacy in the region. SEE THE PICS.