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Police are investigating a woman's allegations that a Dunedin police officer raped another woman at a party in the city eight to 10 years ago.
Dunedin and Clutha area commander Inspector Dave Campbell confirmed yesterday that an investigation relating to an article in the May issue of Investigate magazine was under way.
He declined to provide more details about the investigation or the people being investigated, saying, "We have to respect the privacy of individuals".
The Investigate article reported the "claim and counterclaim" concerning the alleged rape of a young court worker by a policeman at a barrister's office in the 1990s.
The claim was made by a woman named as Christine, who alleged the court worker was raped during a midwinter Christmas party.
She said that about 12 lawyers and several off-duty police officers were at the party.
Mr Campbell said the incident was one of 18 investigations by police about Dunedin officers.
He confirmed that an investigation was under way into an incident in the Dunedin Central police station bar, where it is understood two off-duty officers are said to have abused two senior officers.
Other complaints under investigation included three relating to police pursuits and another was historical.
Mr Campbell said 18 investigations was an average number at any time for Dunedin police.
- OTAGO DAILY TIMES
