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Police arrest woman associated with Christchurch protest

23:16 pm on 10 February 2022

Police have arrested a 63-year-old driver of a vehicle associated with a protest group outside the Christchurch Central Police Station.

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

In a statement, Police said they made attempts to stop the driver's vehicle, but the woman failed to comply.

The driver's behaviour caused Police to become concerned and they stopped the vehicle a short time later.

Police then apprehended the driver and impounded the vehicle.

A 63-year-old female driver has been charged with multiple driving infringements including failing to stop for Police, dangerous driving, resisting arrest, and refusing a blood sample.