Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

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Cases - 2005




The Nelson Mail
September 12 2005

Rape complaint false

A 15-year-old Wanaka girl who told police she had been accosted and raped in Nelson has been referred to Youth Aid for making a false complaint.

Detective Sergeant Kevin Tiernan said police received the girl's complaint about 1am on Friday. Mr Tiernan said the girl told police she had been to the movies and went outside for a cigarette. She said two men accosted her and took her to the Collingwood St bridge, where one of the men had raped her.

Three detectives worked on the inquiry during Friday before the girl admitted it wasn't true.