A wanted man was no match for Ōtara community Police in a foot pursuit.

He will now face his warrant in court along with several other new charges, after he was found to allegedly be carrying an imitation firearm.

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook says a unit sighted a man known to Police outside a tavern on East Tamaki Road on Wednesday morning.

“He had a warrant for his arrest for breaching his court-imposed bail, and on approach he was told he was under arrest.

“Instead of complying he made the decision to run on foot from our staff.”

There was nowhere to run.

“Police quickly caught up with the man and units quickly had him in custody without further incident.”

Inspector Cook says the 31-year-old man was searched, which yielded an imitation firearm as well as a quantity of cannabis.

The man, with links to the Killer Beez, will appear in the Manukau District Court, now facing additional charges of unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, escaping Police custody and possession of cannabis.

“It’s a fine result for our Ōtara Community Team who continue to be actively engaged in their area,” Inspector Cook says.

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