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Police arrested and charged six men of retirement age after an extensive investigation called ‘Operation Beverly’ for historic crimes at Auckland’s Dilworth School.
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Serious crimes allegedly occurred from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Source: 1 NEWS
Police said the Auckland City Criminal Investigation Branch had been investigating since a complaint was made to them a year ago, and the investigation uncovered a number of other crimes and victims.
“The recent charges of historic sexual abuse allegations are both shocking and deeply saddened,” Dilworth Principal Dan Reddiex said today.
“I want to be absolutely clear, the Dilworth school that I know and lead today has zero tolerance for abuse of any kind.”
At this stage, the police have identified 17 alleged victims.
The charges are as follows:
Police said the men are expected to appear in Auckland District Court on October 5-6.
Anyone who has more information who can help the police in regards to the school and this infraction should get in touch by calling 09 302 6624.
The police said that all the information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
