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Child sex offender Matthew Blackett sentenced to eight years and six months

Matthew Blackett has been sentenced to eight years and six months in Christchurch for child sex offences.

Skinny McBuntu

A child sex offender has been sentenced to eight years and six months following a court case in Christchurch. The sentencing comes after prosecution of serious sexual abuse offences involving children.

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Child sex offender Matthew Blackett sentenced in Christchurch to eight years and six months

WARNING: This story details sexual abuse and may be distressing for some readers.

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