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The Press
January 17, 2002
Anthrax scare for law firm
By Andrew Moffat
A nationwide mailout by a Christchurch law firm seeking business
from sexual abuse victims has prompted at least one unwelcome reply.
Police and the fire service were called to Wakefield Associates'
Picton Avenue
offices yesterday morning after an envelope containing white powder was found
in the mail.
Principal Garry Wakefield declined to be
interviewed but issued a written statement that confirmed a small amount of
powder was found in an envelope. "Although there was no threat
accompanying the powder we immediately contacted the police. The firm then
followed the procedure the police have in place for this type of event. The
police arranged for the removal of the envelope."
Mr Wakefield said the scare did not cause any
significant disruption to the firm.
Police confirmed investigations into the incident
were continuing.
The law firm, which specialises in ACC claims, drew
criticism from ACC and sexual abuse sufferers after it mailed out one million
leaflets last week, urging victims of sexual abuse to use its services.
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