A man who allegedly tried to firebomb Auckland's historic High Court building has appeared in court, now also charged with pulling a pistol on police.
Darcy Hayes, 48, appeared in the Auckland District Court today after being arrested yesterday when he was found trapped under a house in Manurewa.
He had allegedly escaped from Auckland District Court last Tuesday when he was to appear over allegedly setting fire to the historic 150-year-old building.
The alleged arsonist is now also facing charges of presenting a firearm at a police officer, escaping custody, and being in possession of cannabis.
Hayes was remanded in custody and will appear in court again later this month.
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Detective Senior Sergeant Lloyd Schmid said officers pulled over a vehicle about 12.15pm yesterday before police said Hayes ran from the car.
Police said they chased and cornered Hayes but were forced to use pepper spray and a taser in an attempt to arrest him.
Hayes then allegedly pulled a pistol on the officers, forcing them to retreat and call the Armed Offenders Squad.
Hayes was later found under a house in nearby McKean Ave, Manurewa.
Senior Sergeant Emiel Logan said a member of the public informed a police dog handler of a man trapped under a house making some noise.
"Staff have gone to investigate that and found a person calling out that he was trapped under the house."
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