21 Feb 2025

Dunedin police patrolling student flat area after alleged rape

From Checkpoint, 4:41 pm on 21 February 2025

The attack happened on February fourth at a property on Cosy Dell Road - an area close to Otago University, with a number of student flats. Police say an unknown man entered the house and assaulted an occupant at about 2:30am and several items found nearby lead to an arrest. A 36 year old man is in custody facing multiple charges including unlawful sexual connection, and burglary. Amy Martin from the Otago University Student Association spoke to Lisa Owen.