Man allegedly headbutts officer during spear gun standoff in Dunedin
Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
A 44-year-old man allegedly headbutted a police officer in Mornington on Monday evening. Police attended the scene following reports of an argument between the man and his mother. The man, who reportedly warned officers he was armed with a spear gun, allegedly struck an officer while attempting to surrender.