The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for witnesses in relation to an assault that occurred in Muirhead this afternoon.
At 3.05pm, police received reports of an alleged assault of an 11-year-old boy by an unknown male youth at the William Forest Park in Muirhead.
The victim had been walking along Asche Street when he was allegedly followed by the offender riding a black two-wheel push scooter. As the victim entered the William Forest Park, the offender allegedly assaulted him, causing him to fall to the ground. The offender allegedly further assaulted him while on the ground, before the victim was able to get away and call for help.
The offender subsequently fled the area on the scooter and remains outstanding.
He is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, aged between 16-18 years old, about 5'10", with a skinny build, wearing a long white and black dress with puffy hair.
Detectives are currently investigating and urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or with CCTV footage or dash cam footage of the location between 2pm-3.30pm, to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2500009737.
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
