Police say they’ve identified over 80 new sexual assault victims at Dilworth School

Police investigating historical sexual offending allegations at Dilworth School in Auckland have identified over 80 additional accusers.

An additional 33 charges have been laid against five men as part of Operation Beverly, Detective Senior Sergeant Geoff Baber said today in a statement.

All five men, aged between 68 and 78, are already before the court after being arrested earlier this year as a result of the operation, which began in September.

The new charges include indecency with boys under 16, inducing a boy under 12, unlawful sexual connection with a male under 12 and indecent assault, Baber said.

Police said they have identified over 80 additional victims as part of their inquiries.

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