Police arrest man following alleged indecent offending against youths in Oranga Tamariki residence

It comes after a joint investigation by Oranga Tamariki and police.
It comes after a joint investigation by Oranga Tamariki and police. Photo credit: Newshub Nation

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in relation to alleged offending against four teenagers in an Oranga Tamariki (OT) residence earlier this year. 

Following a joint investigation by police and OT, the man was arrested and charged on Wednesday with indecent communication with a young person and indecent acts on a young person. 

In a statement released on Friday, police said the alleged offending dates to May and June earlier this year. 

The man is due to appear in court on September 12. 

OT deputy chief executive Mike Bush said the agency is aware of the recent charges and confirmed it has been assisting police with investigations.

Police and Bush would not comment further on the matter as it's before the courts.