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Police statement on allegation against an MP

Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 11:02 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police statement on allegation against an MP

10:49am 3 June 2009

An allegation has been made against a sitting member of Parliament. Wellington police are conducting a preliminary investigation into this matter.

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