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A female police officer was knocked unconscious in a vicious attack on Manurewa street that was caught on video by a shocked bystander.
The incident took place on the corner of Great South and Station Road on Monday at 12.17 pm.
Police confirmed a man, 27, had been arrested following the attack and is due to appear in Counties Manukau District Court today charged with intent to injure.
The man was Tasered after fleeing from police on foot and assaulting the officer.
"The officer involved was knocked unconscious during this incident, and is now off work recovering. She is being well supported by her colleagues," police said in a statement.