Northern Territory Police have charged a man with child abuse related suspicious behaviour in Malak last week.
Detectives from the Child Abuse Taskforce arrested a 28-year-old man yesterday and have since charged him with:
- 1 x Engaging in Conduct to Procure Sexual Activity - child under 16 years
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Sarah Firth said " Police would again like to commend the child for immediately running to a known adult, who contacted police and allowed us to begin investigations quickly."
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or NT Police on 131 444.
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the 'Report Abuse' button at www.accce.gov.au/report.
