Two men have been arrested following the indecent assault of two girls early this morning.
Police say two teenage girls were approached by four men around 12.30am on Mount Main Beach and were indecently assaulted on the beach between Pacific Ave and Banks Ave.
'The females flagged down a passing patrol car and reported the incident. Two of the men were subsequently arrested.
'The men, aged 21 and 24-years-old, will be charged with indecent assault and two others are being spoken to by police.”
Anyone who witnessed the assault are asked to contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.
Alternatively, information can also be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.
8 comments
While not wanting too....
Posted on 02-01-2017 13:45 | By Jimmy Ehu
downplay this incident, can I please ask the parents of 2 x14 year old girls what they where doing at the beach at 12.30 am?.
Is it known..
Posted on 02-01-2017 15:29 | By laugeo
that the girls were only 14? Of course, in an ideal world they should be safe from assault at any age and at any time. The world we live in however, means that we know that's not the case.
stop the victim blaming
Posted on 02-01-2017 17:41 | By LeeW
Newsflash Jimmy Ehu. Teenage girls are allowed to walk on the beach at 12.30am. It is the four men assaulting them that are in the wrong.
Jimmy
Posted on 02-01-2017 17:45 | By pnicky
Couldn't agree more. What sort of parents are we talking about here. Not excusing the poor decision of the girls either and DEFINITELY NOT excusing the behavior of the guys who felt they should take advantage of this situation. There are a lot of questions to be asked here. How do we know they were 14??
Fully agree with Jimmy
Posted on 02-01-2017 17:49 | By astex
Although anyone should be safe at the beach or anywhere else at any time what sort of parent allows their young daughter out at that time of night. Totally irresponsible parenting and should be followed up.
Blame the girls
Posted on 02-01-2017 22:31 | By LeeW
Judging by the comments on this site, we should be blaming the girls. Let's make them wear burquas. Then the men wont be tempted.
Holiday time
Posted on 02-01-2017 22:44 | By LeeW
12.30 is not that late when on holiday. People sleep in so are awake later. Also there tends to be a few people around at the Mount at that time of year. Girls should be safe to go for a walk without being assaulted or judged.
Hey LeeW.....
Posted on 03-01-2017 10:58 | By Jimmy Ehu
come down off your throne!!, as I have seen on many occasions what happens around beaches during the " silly season" in the small hours, there is no way I would allow my 14 year old daughter to roam the sand!, and I can assure you i am no prude!, just asking a question, and let's get the entire story before dispersions are cast over the participants!!!!
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