16 Dec 2020

Two men previously from 'Roast Busters' arrested and charged - police

7:19 pm on 16 December 2020

Two 24-year-old men formerly involved in the so-called Roast Busters gang have been arrested, police say.

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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police say a third man, living overseas, will be arrested if he returns to New Zealand.

They all face charges of sexual connection with a person aged between 12 and 16.

Between 2011 and 2013, the gang boasted online about having sex with drunk girls - some of them underage.

Despite a lengthy police investigation at the time, no charges were laid.

Police today said a formal complaint filed this year had prompted a fresh investigation.

The arrested men are due to appear in court next Wednesday.