Security guard bitten and racially abused in Dunedin pharmacy

Friday 8 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 11:41am

In this story Matt Lee, Chemist Warehouse

A security guard was racially abused and bitten on the arm by an aggressive man at a central Dunedin chemist. The man allegedly smashed a shelf and refused to leave the store. Police say the incident occurred after the individual made racist comments towards the guard.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 8 Aug 2025, 10:05am

   Security guard racially abused and bitten in Dunedin store (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 8 Aug 2025, 11:41am

   Security guard bitten, another punched, in two random incidents (opens in new tab)