Allen Hall was wrongly convicted

Two former police officers and a prosecutor are due to appear in court next month over the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall.

Hall was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Arthur Easton in 1985 but was acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2022. Paid $5 million in compensation.

Today, police have charged two former staff members involved in the initial homicide investigation and a former prosecutor involved in the subsequent trial.

Assistant Investigating Commissioner Paul Basham said the search warrant was issued today following a “thorough and methodical investigation led by a Detective Superintendent, as well as an independent legal review”.

“We have been in contact with the Hall and Easton families during this process and have updated them on today’s developments,” he said.

“We acknowledge that families on both sides have been seeking answers about the wrongful conviction and who murdered Arthur Easton.”

Police have not confirmed the allegations but claim the three men were involved in Hall’s wrongful conviction.

They are due to appear in Manukau District Court on September 4.