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Police have revealed the number of complaints they have received against a group of Wellington musicians, just days after they launched their fourth annual campaign to reduce sexual assault and alcohol-related harm.
Twenty women have come forward to the police with official complaints of rape, sexual assault and assault on a group of Wellington musicians.
Operation Emerald, an investigation involving 12 detectives, was launched last month after more than 60 complaints were posted on social media about a group of Wellington musicians.
He prompted the police to call people to avoid posting about allegations on social media and to name suspected criminals in case it complicated their investigations.
Since then, the police have been silent about the number of people who have filed complaints.
The 20 complaints, all from women over 16 years of age, allege that the crime occurred during the last 18 months.
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Busy Courtenay Place will see more cops on patrol during the summer. (File photo)
No arrests have been made and the investigation is still progressing, Detective Sgt Steve Wescott said.
Initial accusations online involved male and female victims and some minors.
A whistleblower who reported a historic case of indecent assault said she felt “an enormous weight had been lifted” from her shoulders.
On Friday, police launched their fourth annual Don’t Guess the Yes public campaign, which promotes and raises awareness about alcohol use and sexual consent.
Acting Wellington Area Prevention Manager Detective Sergeant Major Warwick McKee said the campaign was “focused on criminals.”
“Mainly, the messages are directed at our criminals and people who can intervene, identify and prevent crimes. We call on friends, family and associates to help call and prevent offenses when possible in the community, including our partners in the hospitality industry. “
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Up to 60 additional police officers have pledged to patrol high-risk locations in Wellington this summer in a bid to reduce crime and antisocial behavior.
It features a social media campaign that encourages partygoers to make better decisions regarding consent and workshop training so that hospitality staff recognize and take action when they see inappropriate or risky behavior.
The initiative is run in conjunction with Hospitality New Zealand, RespectEd Aotearoa, Wellington City Council and Victoria and Massey Universities and is aimed at young people under 30 who frequent bars and clubs in CBD.
Last week, the police launched Operation Mahi Ngatahi, committing between 50 and 60 more police officers to patrol “high risk” places in Wellington, in a bid to reduce crime and disorder.
Up to 20 officers could be on the streets of downtown every day from 10 a.m. M. At 8 p. M. Until the end of January.
