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A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the recent threat directed at the University of Otago, which caused the postponement of several graduation ceremonies.
She has been charged with threatening to harm people or property and is due to appear in Auckland District Court on Friday.
The Southern District Commander, Superintendent Paul Basham, said the arrest would bring a sense of relief to both the University of Otago and the wider Dunedin community.
“I would like to thank Vice Chancellor Harlene Hayne, her team and the university community for the resilience they have shown during an incredibly difficult time,” he said.
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“I also want to acknowledge the tireless efforts of both the investigation team and our staff members who have been working in the community to provide reassurance.”
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A 22-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the recent threat directed at the University of Otago, which led to the postponement of several graduation ceremonies.
Basham said police could not comment further as the matter was now before the courts.
The threat was received on December 8, the same day that the royal commission of inquiry released its findings on the terrorist attack on March 15, 2019.
Graduation postponements have so far affected about 1,168 students.
More to come.
