The foot chase of a handcuffed man across a main road in Mount Maunganui has been captured on camera.
In a video uploaded to social media, the man can be seen running along the side of the road as a police officer gives chase.
The man can be seen legging it across the road, the police officer hot on his heels, as they start to disappear from view.
Police confirmed to 1News the 30-year-old man was apprehended after a "brief pursuit" on foot.
"The man attempted to escape police custody after being placed under arrest shortly after 3pm on Saturday 2 December, outside a business premises near Kereiti Street, Mount Maunganui," a spokesperson said.
Police said the man faces charges including assaulting a person in a family relationship, and possessing an offensive weapon.
The incident was filmed by Sonya Mabey.
Police said the man has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Tauranga District Court on December 12.
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