Man arrested at Dunedin Airport after assaulting police

The man was arrested at Dunedin Airport. Photo / File

A man is in custody tonight after assaulting a police officer at the Dunedin Airport this afternoon.

Police were called to the airport just before 4.30pm this afternoon after a report of a man resisting arrest.

A police spokesman said a 31-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.

It is understood the man's behaviour on a plane led to his arrest.

No other information was available at this time.