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John Michael Ikin

Alias

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Offences

Indecent assault (x2) on two Matamata girls under the age of twelve in May 2008

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1943

Current Location

Was at large in Matamata

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to 200 hours community work in November 2008

Background
Waikato Times, 22nd November 2008
A Matamata man who sexually assaulted two young girls at a public park has had his request for permanent name suppression refused. John Michael Ikin, 65, was sentenced yesterday at the Hamilton District Court to 12 months' home detention after pleading guilty to two counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 12.

Both charges stem from an incident in May this year. The court heard that Ikin took his two young victims to a secluded park bench and exposed himself. He encouraged the girls to touch him before sexually assaulting one girl. Crown prosecutor Ann-Marie Beveridge said Ikin's offending involved two vulnerable victims and represented a significant breach of trust. Ms Beveridge said Ikin continued to dispute elements of his offending and she questioned his ability to be rehabilitated. She disputed Ikin's claim that his behaviour had been an impulsive act.

Defence counsel Bruce Hesketh said Ikin had been a well-regarded person in the community and his offending had shocked family and friends. Ikin acknowledged his wrongdoing and was eager to continue professional counselling. Mr Hesketh said two medical specialists had recently assessed Ikin and both raised concern about his mental health. "This offending was so completely out of character, something has gone wrong somewhere," he said.

Judge Melanie Harland said Ikin's offending had a harrowing effect on his victim's family. The court was told that one father was too traumatised to complete a victim impact statement. The judge said Ikin's offending may have escalated had the girls not reported it to their parents. Ikin would need continued rehabilitation and was ordered to complete 200 hours' community work. A request for permanent name suppression was refused.

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