A Blenheim man has been arrested, accused of trading drugs for sex with a teenage girl.
The investigation began with a fight between the accused and his ex-girlfriend – police were called on Saturday when the man allegedly assaulted the woman.
However, officers then learned about a separate incident in which the man allegedly exchanged crystal meth for sexual favours from a young teenage girl.
The 47-year-old man is now facing a slew of charges, including uttering threats, two counts of assault, sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.