A machete-wielding man who allegedly threatened to kill police in Dunedin has been arrested. Photo / NZH
A machete-wielding man who allegedly threatened to kill police has been arrested.
Sergeant Tony Ritchie said police were called to reports of a family harm incident in Dunedin at 6.30am today.
A man at the property had allegedly threatened to kill police when they arrived, Sgt Ritchie said.
The man confronted police with a machete and a knife, he said.
The Armed Offenders Squad was called, but frontline officers managed to de-escalate the situation and take the man into custody.
He has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, and other charges would follow.
Emergency services rushed to Peachgrove Rd at 4.40am.