At about 3pm today Police received a 111 call from members of the public
concerned about a man’s behaviour in Levin.

A Police officer arrived and attempted to arrest the man.

Initial information indicates that during the arrest process both the officer
and the man fell to the ground, with the man hitting his head.

The officer called for medical assistance for the man.

The man is now in Wellington Hospital where he remains in an induced coma.

The area where the incident occurred has been cordoned off and a critical
incident investigation is underway.

“This has been a distressing incident for all those involved and our
thoughts are with this man and his family,” says Acting Central District
Commander Inspector Belinda Dewar.

“We are mindful that an investigation into the circumstances is in the very
early stages and as such we are not able to provide any further detail at
this time.”

The Independent Police Conduct Authority will be notified.

Police are requesting anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV footage
that covers Oxford Street, in the vicinity of No.47, to please get in touch
via 105 and quote file number 211221/5849.
 

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