Kite_Flyer Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm can't help but wonder what's happening on the other side of the Tasman Link A New Zealand man who claimed to have been left speaking Australian after being raped by a wombat has been sentenced to 75 hours' community work for his trouble. Arthur Ross Cradock, a 48-year-old orchard worker, admitted in the Nelson District Court yesterday to the charge of using a phone for a fictitious purpose, after calling police with the message, "I've been raped by a wombat". Police prosecutor Sergeant Chris Stringer told the court that on the afternoon of February 11 Cradock called the police communications centre, threatening to "smash the filth" if they arrived at his home that night. When asked if he had an emergency, he replied "yes", Mr Stringer said. On a second subsequent call to the communications centre, Cradock told police he was being raped by a wombat at his Motueka address, and sought their immediate help. He called police again soon after, and gave his full name, saying he wanted to withdraw the complaint. "I'll retract the rape complaint from the wombat, because he's pulled out," Cradock told the operator at the communications centre, who had no idea what he was talking about, Mr Stringer said. "Apart from speaking Australian now, I'm pretty all right you know, I didn't hurt my bum at all," Cradock then told the operator. Mr Stringer said alcohol had played a big part in Cradock's life. However, defence lawyer Michael Vesty said alcohol was not a problem that day. Judge Richard Russell said he was not quite sure what motivated Cradock to make those statements to the police. In sentencing, he warned Cradock not to do it again. Perhaps the Kiwis are finally moving on from sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi J 2 has posted this hoot of a story already.. They should stay with the sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Is this some sort of a rite of passage in NZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Mr Stringer said alcohol had played a big part in Cradock's life. However, defence lawyer Michael Vesty said alcohol was not a problem that day. Yeah right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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