Trial opens for Wellington musician accused of sexual assault

A woman has told the Wellington District Court that she had fallen asleep and was woken by a man as he raped her.

A 25-year-old musician denies eight charges including sexual violation and indecent assault, from six complainants, over three years up to 2020.

Lauren Crimp was at the trial's opening day and filed this report.

Where to get help:

Sexual Violence

NZ Police

Victim Support 0800 842 846

Rape Crisis 0800 88 33 00

Rape Prevention Education

Empowerment Trust

HELP Call 24/7 (Auckland): 09 623 1700, (Wellington): 04 801 6655 - push 0 at the menu

Safe to talk: a 24/7 confidential helpline for survivors, support people and those with harmful sexual behaviour: 0800044334

Male Survivors Aotearoa

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 022 344 0496