Man arrested after North Dunedin manhunt

Armed police look down on Norwood St in Dunedin today.
Armed police look down on Norwood St in Dunedin today.

A fugitive who went on the run in Dunedin has been found after eluding police for much of the day.

Police were looking for a 26-year-old man after a pursuit earlier today.

The armed offenders squad was deployed and an area around Norwood St was cordoned off.

Police lifted the cordon about 2pm, saying there was no immediate threat.

This evening, police said a man had been arrested without incident at a Dunedin residence.

He would appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow charged with failing to stop and obtaining by deception.

Further charges could be laid once inquiries were completed, police said.

 

 

 

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