NZ police officer investigated for groping woman in the UK

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:18pm

In this story NZ Police, Independent Police Conduct Authority, RNZ

A New Zealand police officer was investigated in the United Kingdom for grabbing a woman's bottom while on leave. UK prosecutors decided not to pursue charges, and the officer reportedly failed to notify New Zealand Police about the investigation upon returning home.

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1. StuffTue 21 Oct 2025, 2:23pm

   Kiwi cop investigated for groping woman’s bottom while on a night out in the UK (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:18pm

   NZ police officer investigated for grabbing a woman’s bottom in the UK (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)