Police seek information over historical sex crimes at King's College

3:14 pm on 2 November 2023

The teacher taught at the school from 1988 to 1994. Photo: Supplied

Police investigating complaints about historic allegations of sexual offending at King's College are appealing for victims to come forward.

Counties Manukau CIB are investigating a number of complaints against a former teacher and rugby coach at the school in Ōtāhuhu, while he was employed between 1988 and 1994.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mal Hassall said investigators working on the case had already spoken with several victims regarding the teacher.

However, police believed there were more victims who had not yet reported their concerns or experiences.

"We are now appealing for anyone who may have been a victim of this individual, or has any information which will assist our investigation, to please get in touch."

Hassall said police were mindful of the privacy of the victims identified in their enquiries to date.

"Our investigation team has been ensuring welfare is in place for those we have been speaking to, and we will continue to ensure there is appropriate support available moving forward."

Police were working closely with King's College on the matter, he said.

"We are continuing to liaise with the school to assess these reports and we thank them for their support thus far as we advance this police investigation."

King's College board of governors chairperson Shan Wilson said the school supported the initiative of police to open a centralised investigation, which would provide a clear contact point for any former student who experienced harm from a former teacher.

"The College appreciates the opportunity to work collaboratively with the police on these matters, to the extent deemed appropriate.

"In recent weeks, we have been encouraging former students to come forward and we thank those who have done so to date."

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