A 35 year old Hamilton born man will
appear in the Dunedin District Court next week on charges of
-
1. Attempted Murder
2. Sexual Violation and
3.
Robbery
Following the rape and assault of a 21 year old
Dunedin woman at a car-park near Canongate, in the early
hours of Saturday morning, 24 November 2007.
Police
working on this investigation spoke with the suspect on
Wednesday and Thursday of this week and are now in a
position to lay charges against him. The accused man is
presently in custody.
The charging of this man does not
conclude the investigation and inquiries are continuing over
the coming days with a team of 22 Police staff working from
Dunedin.
The Police wish to thank the public for their
response for information to date. Their assistance and
co-operation has played a significant role in bringing this
investigation to a point where charges can be
laid.
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