Northland District Headquarters
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November 14, 2013

Kaitaia man sentenced in relation to sexual offending

A Kaitaia man was sentenced today to more that five years in prison for sexual offences against children.

Daniel Taylor, aged 34 years, pleaded guilty in September to nine charges including: one charge of indecent assault on a boy aged under 12 years; six charges of indecent assault on a boy aged between 12 and 16 years; one charge of indecent assault on a boy aged over 16 years; and one charge of attempted sexual connection on a boy aged under 12 years.

A number of these charges were representative, which means they involved more than one offence.

Taylor appeared in the Whangārei High Court today for sentencing on those charges and received a sentence of five years and seven months.

Northland Police Criminal Investigations Manager Detective Inspector Kevin Burke says while Taylor has been sentenced, the victims of his crime will remain victims for the rest of their lives.

Mr Burke says this case has been an example of agencies working together in the interest of the victims.

"Police would encourage any further victims of sexual abuse in Northland to come forward."

Police are currently carrying out an investigation against James Sanders, who has already appeared in the Kaitaia District Court on a number of sexual offence charges against children.

As part of this investigation Police have set up a 0800 number for people to call if they have information in relation to Sanders' activities. The number is 0800 586 366.

People with information in relation to any other sexual abuse offending can contact their local police or information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers organisation on 0800 555 111.

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