A man has been shot in the arm by police during a wild chase in Marlborough today.
The incident began when a man who was wanted by police failed to stop for them on State Highway 1.
Police say they deployed spikes and the vehicle came to a stop at an intersection of Hardings Rd on SH1.
The man then allegedly presented a knife and was shot in the arm by police.
Police immediately issued first aid and the man was transported to Wairau hospital.
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The alleged offender is under police guard in hospital.
Cordons are currently in place and people are asked to avoid the area.
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