Man allegedly bit police officer

A 21-year-old Oamaru man who allegedly bit a police officer faces a variety of charges.

The man was spotted by police at a party in Oamaru early on Sunday, breaching his bail conditions.

He faces charges of breaching bail, assaulting police, injuring police and escaping custody.

The officer, who was bitten on the forearm, received treatment, Sergeant Tony Woodbridge said.