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Police have arrested a “high-risk offender” following a manhunt in Dunedin this evening.
Cordons were put in place and the public asked to keep clear of Three Mile Hill and Brockville while they searched the area.
A 46-year-old man had been sought after a series of recent offences in theOtago Coastal Area.
Police located him at a petrol station on Kaikorai Valley Rd and attempted take him into custody.
He was eventually apprehended by a police dog team in the Fraser’s Gully area.
Cordons previously in place will be lifted shortly.
Southern District Commander Superintendent Jason Guthrie said there is no ongoing risk to public safety.
“This was a very dynamic incident involving an offender who was highly motivated to avoid arrest and Police staff are commended for their efforts in safely resolving this incident,” he said in a statement.
“A critical incident investigation has commenced, and the incident will be referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), as is standard procedure for any matter involving the discharge of a Police firearm.”
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