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    A Dunedin police office's suffered an asthma attack, when a man being arrested sprayed deodorant in her face

    A Dunedin police office's suffered an asthma attack, when a man being arrested sprayed deodorant in her face


    The ODT reports Police were attempting to detain a 32-year-old man at a Wynyard Street property this morning, when he grabbed the spray can.

    Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond says two officers were sprayed - and one had an asthma attack.

    The man was later arrested and will appear in court next week.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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