Taradale man charged after allegedly swinging machete at Napier police

Monday 10 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 10 Feb 2025, 12:28pm

In this story Lincoln Sycamore

A 21-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly chasing an officer with a machete in Napier on Monday morning. The incident began after police spotted a speeding vehicle with its headlights off on Kennedy Road. Officers used Tasers and pepper spray to respond to the situation.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 10 Feb 2025, 11:22am

   Machete attack on Hawke’s Bay police officers ‘could have been fatal’ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 10 Feb 2025, 11:59am

   Machete-wielding man Tasered and pepper-sprayed by police in Napier (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 10 Feb 2025, 12:20pm

   Machete allegedly swung at police: 'Unpredictable situation' (opens in new tab)

4. StuffMon 10 Feb 2025, 12:28pm

   Napier man allegedly swings machete at officer (opens in new tab)