Officers witnessed the man damaging their vehicles from ‘‘out the window’’ of the station. Photo: ODT Files
The 54-year-old man was spotted in the alleyway next to the Dunedin Central Police Station at about 10pm yesterday, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said.
‘‘He had slashed two tyres on police cars that were parked in the alleyway, stabbed them with a knife.
‘‘It was witnessed by police, so he's been caught by police.’’
Officers witnessed the man damaging their vehicles from ‘‘out the window’’ of the station, Snr Sgt Bond said.
They were unmarked police vehicles and security cameras were also positioned in the area.
The man was arrested and scheduled to appear in the Dunedin District Court today, charged with intentional damage with reckless disregard, being unlawfully in an enclosed area and possession of an offensive weapon.
