Crime / Defence Force

Defence Force personnel involved in assaults, data shows

08:50 am on 22 September 2020

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Figures released to RNZ show the problem of assault within the army is common across the battalions.

On Monday RNZ reported a soldier sentenced to military detention for multiple assault charges is still serving in the Army, despite him telling a court that he would leave.

Now data that covers other units reveals complaints of bullying, harassment and assault in another three.

Defence reporter Jonathan Mitchell has more.