A prisoner trying to escape from custody allegedly attacked a prosecutor in Wellington District Court today.
The incident led to police sending at least one patrol car to the Ballance St courthouse early this afternoon.
"A police prosecutor was assaulted in the courtroom by a prisoner remanded in custody who was attempting to escape," a police national headquarters spokeswoman said this evening.
She said the prisoner would now be charged with aggravated assault after the alleged attack.
"The nature of the prosecutor's injuries are not known at this point."