Constable Nick Turner, of Dunedin, said officers were called to reports that a man was attempting to assault multiple members of the public in Main South Rd about 1.30pm yesterday.
The man allegedly jumped on a moving car and fell off, Const Turner said.
A 46-year-old man appeared in the Dunedin District court today charged with assault, threatening behaviour likely to cause violence, and intentional damage to a vehicle.
Police opposed bail and the man was remanded in custody by consent until early next month.