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Newstalk ZB
June 14 2007; 16:16

Police say 12yo's rape complaint is false

DNA and further discussions with a 12-year-old Hastings girl have confirmed to police her rape complaint is false.

The girl reported to police she was raped in the grounds of Ebbett Park Primary School in mid April after walking home from a dance gathering on a central city street.

Detective Sergeant Mike Foster says it is disappointing and frustrating given the time and effort which has gone into the investigation.

Mr Foster says both the 12-year-old and her 16-year-old friend will be referred to Youth Aid. He does not want real rape victims discouraged from reporting the crime.