Man arrested, another hurt in Pak'nSave incident

One man is in custody and another has minor injuries after an alleged assault at Pak'nSave supermarket in South Dunedin. 

A police spokeswoman said officers were called to the carpark of a premises in Hillside Rd following a report of an assault about 3.25pm today. 

Police were called to the scene about 3.25pm. PHOTO: TIM SCOTT
Police were called to the scene about 3.25pm. PHOTO: TIM SCOTT
An ODT reporter said armed officers and patrol cars were seen outside the Pak'nSave in the carpark.

One person sustained minor injuries and a 35-year-old man was arrested, the spokeswoman confirmed.  

A man was due to appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow on charges of possessing an offensive weapon and injuring with intent to injure/reckless disregard, she said. 

tim.scott@alliedpress.co.nz

PHOTO: TIM SCOTT
PHOTO: TIM SCOTT

 

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