NT cop groomed then raped teen, court told

By Aaron Bunch
Updated June 27 2022 - 6:01pm, first published 5:55pm
The Crown says Patrick Carson (left) engaged in almost textbook grooming before raping a shy teen.
The Crown says Patrick Carson (left) engaged in almost textbook grooming before raping a shy teen.

A Northern Territory policeman's behaviour before he allegedly raped a shy and awkward teenager with few friends was almost textbook grooming, a court has been told.

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