Dunedin man pepper-sprayed and bitten by dog during traffic stop

Friday 25 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10:58am

In this story NZ Police, Matt Lee

A 49-year-old man was pepper-sprayed and bitten by a police dog after resisting officers in Dunedin on Thursday night. The incident occurred on Bayview Road after the man failed an initial breath test while driving on a zero alcohol licence. The driver reportedly attempted to flee before being apprehended.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 25 Jul 2025, 10:44am

   Drink-driver pepper-sprayed during escape bid (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 25 Jul 2025, 10:58am

   Suspected drink driver who resisted officers and ran away, gets bitten by police dog (opens in new tab)