Man arrested after pointing fake gun at police

A 59-year-old man has been arrested after pointing an imitation gun at police from his car in Paekakariki, north of Wellington, this morning.

When police approached his vehicle on Paekakariki Hill Rd after receiving a call over concerns for the man's safety, he pointed an "object" at them, before driving off.

He was arrested after a short pursuit travelling south over Paekakariki Hill Rd.

An imitation firearm was found at the scene, police said.

Police specialist squads and ambulance were deployed to the incident.

The road remained closed while police cleared the scene.

- NZPA