Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

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Cases - 2003



The Dominion Post
July 3, 2003

False complaint

A Palmerston North woman has been charged with making a false complaint for telling police she was assaulted after she was found semi-conscious late on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old was also charged with breach of bail. She was discovered by a passer-by near the Esplanade reserve at 10.45pm and taken to hospital.

Police charged her after investigating an assault claim. She was held in custody till her court appearance today.