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A 23-year-old musician arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into sexual offending in Wellington has been granted bail A 23-year-old musician arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into sexual offending in Wellington has been granted bail 21 December 2020 The man appeared in the Wellington District Court today, facing five charges of sexual violation and two of indecent assault. There are six complainants and seven charges in total - with alleged incidents occurring from 2017 to 2020. The man's name is suppressed until his next appearance in late January.

Other conditions imposed on bail were not to apply for travel documents, to reside at a particular address, not to use drugs and alcohol and not to cross any border. Police confirmed the arrest was part of Operation Emerald, an investigation launched in October after allegations were made over social media about a group of Wellington musicians. The charges date between 2017 and 2020 and are alleged to have taken place in Wellington and Porirua and name six victims. There were multiple allegations made after the initial claims were made. Police had urged potential complainants to come for...

Wellington musicians: 23-year-old man on sexual assault charges 20 Dec, 2020 10:10 PM 2 minutes to read multimedia journalist at the Herald in Wellington@katieharrisnz A 23-year-old musician has been arrested in relation to Operation Emerald, an ongoing investigation into sexual offending in Wellington. The operation was launched in October after posts were made on social media about a group of musicians. The man has been charged with seven charges related to sexual assault and is due to appear in Wellington District Court today. he is facing five charges of sexual violation and two of indece...