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Police probe possible further indecent assaults in Lower Hutt after teen charged

Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man appeared in court for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information that may relate to this offending to come forward.

Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson says while the man is before the court, Police believe there may have been further alleged offending.

The first incident occurred shortly before midday on Friday 6 February on Daly Street, and the second incident on Friday 27 March on the Hutt River Trail near Ava.

“The victims in these incidents were jogging before the reported incidents, and we would like to speak with anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour around these areas.



“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have been victim to related offending in the Hutt River Trail and Central Lower Hutt areas,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Williamson.

We know it can be incredibly difficult and at times distressing to talk about these matters, but we would like to reassure any victims of offending that we take them seriously.

Police have a number of officers and detectives dedicated to these cases, and we provide a safe space to report offending in confidence.

If you have any information or would like to report similar offending, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.

Please use the reference number 260327/8160.

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Source:NZ Police

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  1. One of ours, or an import, or whatever, this is just the prelude to much worse to come. It’s not just diversity. A large part of the problem is pornography. Men are now the apex predators on women and children and until some serious reaction is taken by those people who are supposed to keep law and order – and we will just forget about the police won’t we Mr McSkimming? – the gradual decline in civility and safety will continue.
    This is why children cannot walk to school on their own anymore, or play in playgrounds. Or even use public toilets and swimming pools. Soon adult women will learn it is not safe for them to walk (or run) in the streets alone. Misogynists think this is a good thing but it will be your wives, daughters, mothers and sisters as well who are at risk.
    The new danger will hit the women and children first, but it will eventually reach us all in one way or another. Pornography dehumanises everyone.

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