Police take a man into custody after the incident in Mitchell Ave. Photo: Gregor Richardson
A police spokesman said officers arrested a man on Mitchell Avenue in Maryhill today.
About 11.20am, police received a call that a person was walking around the streets armed with a knife.
The 35-year-old man allegedly pointed the knife at a passerby while demanding money.
He was arrested at the scene and faces charges of assault and wilful damage.
He will appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow.
