Educator Charged Over Alleged Indecent Touching of Child in Darwin
Quick Look
- A 40-year-old educator has been charged with indecently touching a child under 16 and grooming at a Darwin vacation care program.
- The incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday, and the man was arrested on Friday.
- He was refused bail and will appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday.
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Why It Matters
A 40-year-old educator has been charged with indecently touching a child under 16 and grooming at a Darwin vacation care program. The incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday.
A male educator has been charged for allegedly indecently touching a child under the age of 16 at a Darwin vacation care program.
The Northern Territory Police Force alleges the incident occurred during a vacation care program at a school in the Greater Darwin region on Wednesday.
In a statement, police said the 40-year-old man was arrested on Friday and had since been charged with indecent touching or act with a child under 16 and grooming to engage in sexual activity.
NT Police Acting Commander Kirk Pennuto said the Child Abuse Taskforce was continuing to investigate the matter.
"Including whether there is any further alleged offending linked to the man," he said.
“Police have notified SAFE NT regarding the man's OCHRE Card.
"It is understood he has been stood down from his employment while the investigation continues.”
The man was refused bail and is set to appear in the Darwin Local Court on Monday.
Open Questions
- Are there other alleged victims?
- What is the status of his OCHRE Card?
- Will he be stood down permanently?