A man could pay dearly for playing possum this morning.
Emergency services were called shortly before 8am in response to reports of an injured man on the Southern Motorway’s East Tāmaki overbridge.
However, police say the man was feigning injury as part of a publicity stunt.
“The was a significant and unnecessary incident that in no doubt will have impacted many people [due to] the disturbing sight,” Police Inspector Danny Meade says.
“It is also incredibly lucky this man’s reckless actions did not cause injury to himself, or any other road users.”
The incident caused major delays for motorists.
“Considerable time and resources were tied up as we dealt with this incident, not to mention the inconvenience to the public due to the lane closures involved,” Insp Meade adds.
A 57-year-old man is in custody and charges are being considered.
