A police investigation into sexual and physical abuse inside Christian community Gloriavale has identified at least 60 people involved in "harmful sexual behaviour", it's been revealed. "During this phase, in excess of 60 people were identified as being involved in harmful sexual behaviour as either children, young people or adults," says the police summary of facts. When spoken to by police, the defendant said he was unable to move on from sexual offending that he had been subjected to himself. "As it had 'lit a flame' within him, he wanted to carry on the behaviour," the summary says. The victims eventually agreed to continue the sexual behaviour with the defendant."

Source: New Zealand Herald September 16, 2021 22:28 UTC