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Offender Databases Peter Knight

Peter Gordon Knight

Alias

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Offences

Sexual violation of a disabled Nelson man in November 1999
Other convictions for assault etc

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1952

Current Location

At large in New Brighton, Christchurch

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to 3 years compulsory mental health care in February 2005

Background
NZ Herald story here
Mr Johnston said Knight told police he was sexually abused as a child, and saw the victim as "easy pickings" because of his obvious disabilities.

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