A man has been charged over the two alleged indecent assaults in Katherine yesterday.
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Police have charged a 30-year-old man who is expected to appear before Katherine Local Court today.
The man allegedly approached a young girl as she was riding her bike along an alleyway behind Frangipanni Court in Katherine East about 9.30am.
Police claim the man attempted to touch the girl inappropriately before she was able to escape and run home for help.
Police say the same man may have approached an adult woman in a separate incident in the Woolies carpark today.
Police today said they were able to soon locate the 30-year-old male suspect after a public call for help.
He was subsequently arrested and charged with:
- Indecent dealing with a child under 16
- Indecent assault.
He was remanded in custody to appear in Katherine Local Court today.
Detective Senior Sergeant David Hamlyn said, "Police thank the public for their assistance in helping us make a quick arrest in this matter."
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Chris McLennan
ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.
ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.
