A 21-year-old man accused of coughing at a woman out walking in Alexandra has been arrested
Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
The man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court today charged with obstruction of a medical officer.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $4000 fine.
Police said officers' enquiries led to the arrest of the man following the incident on the Alexandra Bridge on 23 April.
In a statement police said they recognised the last few weeks had been a challenging time for many New Zealanders, however this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
They asked people to stay local, apply common sense and be kind to one another.