She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a hedge-trimming scissor.<\/p>\n
When police arrived, the man was standing at a bus shelter, where the woman and baby were sitting, and he was holding the blade.<\/p>\n
Police distracted him and the woman escaped from the bus shelter behind him, but when he noticed her running away, things escalated.<\/p>\n
Amid the chaos, with the man shouting at police to \u201cf*** off\u201d, he began moving towards her.<\/p>\n
In an effort to protect the woman, an officer shot their Taser at the man.<\/p>\n
But that shot did not work properly, and he began ripping out the Taser cords.<\/p>\n
Damage done to the Cockayne Rd bus stop by the hedge trimming blade. Photo \/ RNZ<\/p>\n
He turned to face police, only 3-4 metres away, with the blade still in hand.<\/p>\n
Two other officers at the scene both fired their Tasers at him.<\/p>\n
His body went stiff, and he fell to the ground, hitting his head on the road, causing a brain injury.<\/p>\n
He was treated at the scene and was later hospitalised, he cannot remember what happened that day.<\/p>\n
Now, after speaking to those involved and watching a video of the bloody chaos, the IPCA has ruled that police were right to act in the way they did, given the circumstances.<\/p>\n
Judge Kenneth Johnston KC, IPCA chair, found that the first officer to use their Taser was rightly defending the woman.<\/p>\n
The two other officers who tased him next were protecting themselves and the other officers after the man turned towards them with the weapon.<\/p>\n
Acting Wellington District Commander Inspector Nick Thom said police effectively stopped the dangerous situation from becoming much worse.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur officers have made good decisions and the IPCA investigation supports that.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice are often working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, and although it is the expectation, I am pleased with the decisions made by staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
How to get help:If you\u2019re in danger now:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring for you.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Run outside and head for where there are other people. Scream for help so your neighbours can hear you.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Take the children with you. Don\u2019t stop to get anything else.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you are being abused, remember it\u2019s not your fault. Violence is never okay.<\/p>\n
Where to go for help or more information:<\/p>\n
\u2022Women\u2019s Refuge<\/a>: Crisis line – 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 (available 24\/7)<\/p>\n \u2022Shine<\/a>: Helpline – 0508 744 633 (available 24\/7)<\/p>\n \u2022It\u2019s Not Ok<\/a>: Family violence information line – 0800 456 450<\/p>\n \u2022Shakti<\/a>: Specialist services for African, Asian and Middle Eastern women and children.<\/p>\n \u2022 Crisis line – 0800 742 584 (available 24\/7)<\/p>\n \u2022Ministry of Justice<\/a>: For information on family violence<\/p>\n \u2022Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga<\/a>: National Network of Family Violence Services<\/p>\n