Man recalled to prison after allegedly breaching detention order

Thursday 28 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 28 Aug 2025, 10:12am

Leo Darin Goodwin, 53, has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching the conditions of a preventive detention order. He is accused of approaching teenagers and allegedly offering cash for inappropriate favours in Christchurch. One victim stated he should not have been released onto the streets.

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1. RNZThu 28 Aug 2025, 6:35am

   Predator again accused of targeting schoolgirls shouldn't have been released - victim (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZThu 28 Aug 2025, 7:52am

   Predator accused of targeting girls shouldn't have been released - victim (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 28 Aug 2025, 9:56am

   Sex predator shouldn't have been back on streets: victim (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via RNZThu 28 Aug 2025, 10:12am

   Predator accused of targeting schoolgirls shouldn't have been released - victim (opens in new tab)

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