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    Additional charges have been laid against two defendants accused of sexual assault and spiking drinks at a Christchurch bar

    Additional charges have been laid against two defendants accused of sexual assault and spiking drinks at a Christchurch bar


    It comes after a police investigation into 27 complaints from women claiming their drinks were spiked at Colombo St's Mama Hooch.

    Two defendants with name suppression appeared in the Christchurch District today, receiving an additional four and three charges, respectively.

    The next hearing date has yet to be set.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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