18 Jan 2019
Number of sexual assaults jumps during Uni orientations weeks
The beginning of the university year is fast approaching which means students moving en masse around the country. The notorious 'O-week' or orientation week usually sees students engaging in heavy drinking. Police have also seen a jump in the number of sexual assaults around this time. It's a long-running trend and one the Police Minister Stuart Nash wanted to know more about. The police say the two events could be linked.