A drunken man walked behind the counter at McDonald's Restaurant in Masterton early yesterday clutching a black-handled kitchen knife but stopped short of threatening anybody in an incident described by a staffer as "bizarre".
The 22-year-old Masterton man was arrested in what was one of two weapon-related incidents police were called to within 12 hours.
Senior Sergeant Warwick Burr said the man had walked into the staff area of the fast food restaurant about 2.15am with a kitchen knife.
Mr Burr said the man did not threaten anybody and wasn't aggressive but was extremely drunk. He made no demands.
McDonald's staff called police and the man was arrested and charged with possession of a knife in a public place.