Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

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Cases - 2004



Newstalk ZB
Friday, 21 May 2004

Rape complaint false

Christchurch police believe an allegation of a rape in the Opawa school grounds was a false complaint.

A 17-year-old woman laid the complaint, saying she was sexually assaulted while fetching a rugby ball from bushes in the school grounds on Saturday May 8.

However Detective Sergeant William McIvor says after extensive enquiries they believe it was a false complaint and the matter has been referred to legal services.

He says staff will assess whether charges will be laid against the woman