An off-duty policeman was seriously injured and another three were slightly hurt when they arrested a knife-wielding man in Paceville early this morning.

The police said the incident happened on St Rita Steps at about 5.20.  

The incident started when the man threw a glass at a group of people.

When one of the policemen identified himself and ordered the man to stop, the man spat at him and produced a knife.

He ran off when the policemen tried to arrest him but was apprehended after a struggle. 

Investigations are continuing.

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