Crime

A Dunedin man found screaming in the street with bloodied feet and scratches on his body told police he had consumed 24 alcoholic drinks and taken ‘‘unknown illegal drugs’’.

The driver who allegedly fled a South Dunedin hit-and-run which left a person seriously injured was tracked down by police dogs.

Striking Dunedin firefighters wave flags and banners to the Ravensbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade on their way to the Octagon in response to a fire alarm during the hour of industrial action yesterday.

Contractors take a close look at the Municipal Chambers building in the Octagon, Dunedin, yesterday.