Man charged with murder of 16-year-old girl in NT

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 01:03 · Archive

A 26-year-old man has been charged with murdering a 16-year-old girl in Alpurrurulam, Northern Territory.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old girl in Alpurrurulam, a community in the Northern Territory. Emergency services were contacted around 5.30am on 12 October after a local clinic reported that the teenager had died following a physical assault.

NT Police said the man was believed to be in a domestic relationship with the girl. He was arrested the same day and transferred to Darwin for questioning.

On Wednesday night, the man was charged with one count of murder. He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court on Thursday.

How it is being reported

• Man charged with murder after death of 16yo girl in remote NT communityPolice have given a major update following the death of a 16-year-old girl in a remote Northern Territory community earlier this week.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 01:48
• Man charged with murder after death of 16yo girl in remote NT communityPolice have given a major update following the death of a 16-year-old girl in a remote Northern Territory community earlier this week.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 01:48
• Alpurrurulam, NT: Murder charges laid after 16-year-old girl found deadPolice said they believed the man was in a ‘domestic relationship’ with the 16-year-old.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 00:46
• Alpurrurulam, NT: Murder charges laid after 16-year-old girl found deadPolice said they believed the man was in a ‘domestic relationship’ with the 16-year-old.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 00:46

In this story: Alpurrurulam · Northern Territory · NT Police · Darwin

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