Two men have been arrested after three Police officers were assaulted at a checkpoint in Dunedin yesterday, Sunday 8 December.
The incident happened at around 4.15pm, on Brighton Road, Green Island, where Police were carrying out breath screening tests. After evading the checkpoint and refusing the roadside test, the driver of a vehicle allegedly refused to accompany the officer for an evidential test. As he began arguing with the officer, the second occupant of the vehicle got out of the vehicle and joined in.
A subsequent altercation resulted in one officer suffering an injured shoulder, and two others receiving moderate head injuries. Three officers came to assist, and Tasers were deployed on both men, who were subsequently arrested at the scene.
All three officers have been assessed by medical staff and will be off work for a while.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault, while a 33-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault, failing to accompany an officer, and refusing an officer’s request to give blood.
“This was a violent assault on three officers who were doing their job by making sure drivers were in a safe state to be behind the wheel,” says Senior Sergeant Karl Hemmingsen.
“Attacking anyone, let alone a Police officer doing their job, is appalling. This was a volatile and violent situation and I’m so proud of the actions the officers and incredibly grateful that their injuries weren’t worse.
“At the heart of this is a driver not wanting to deal with the consequences of his actions. If you make the choice to drink before you drive, that’s on you – don’t be surprised when we apprehend you and enforce the law”.
Both men are scheduled to appear in the Dunedin District Court on Monday 9th December 2024.
Funny how the injuries inflicted on the public at the COVID protests never seen to get any air time…..I know someone who was there giving people medical care, he said some of the cops were wearing what amounted to plastic knuckle dusters……
Yeah, there was a lot of “we were just doing our jobs” talk back then as well. Deeply corrupt profession, it’s their own fault they lost the public’s trust and respect.
Oh yes they were doing their jobs. It’s always the one liner which really means the asshole got put in their place. The police are arrogant beef heads and good on the blokes giving them a good hiding.
2 drunk guys gave 3 armed and stab proof vest armoured pigs the bash. I tip my hat to them.
We have gone from friendly Bobby’s on the beat to armoured up Popo. Exactly what is driving this? The people who just want to get in with their lives? A few rougues? A few rougues influenced by?????? Or the establishment, interesting that the establishment is a corporation