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Police investigate Christchurch detective for allegedly accessing complainant's file

The PostRNZWaikato TimesThe PressOtago Daily TimesThursday 2 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Police are investigating allegations that Detective Constable Luke Fazackerley inappropriately accessed a sexual assault complainant's case file. It is understood that the detective began a sexual relationship with the woman after she made the complaint to police.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3:02pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 18 hours
  1. The PostThe Post via RNZ

    Accusation Christchurch police officer inappropriately accessed a rape complainant's file (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Detective allegedly accessed rape complainant file (opens in new tab)