Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

False Allegations - Index

Cases - 2002



The Timaru Herald
March 13, 2002

Girl, 10, made false complaint


A 10-year-old girl has been referred to Youth Aid after making a false sexual assault complaint.

Timaru detective Mike Wingfield yesterday said police had completed an investigation into the alleged assault in Balmoral Street in late January.

He said if the girl had been over the age of 14, police would have looked at charging her for making the false complaint.