Crime

Abuse survivor describes push to stab paedophile in prison

17:42 pm on 11 December 2020

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A man who was abused in both state and church-based care says pent-up frustration over what happened to him prompted him to stab a convicted paedophile in prison.

Roy Takiaho gave evidence today to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care about being abused in two boys' homes and in foster care.

Our reporter, Andrew McRae has been covering the hearing.