Three men have appeared in the Dunedin District Court today after an attempted aggravated robbery.

Police were notified yesterday afternoon of an attempt to rob a Dunedin car yard.

Detective Don Peat says a Taser was presented at the car yard manager who was assaulted.

Prior to the incident the three males also intimated staff and customers at a local Pharmacy.

A 41-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were charged with possession of a restricted weapon, threatens to kill and assaults with intent to rob.

They are due to reappear in court on the 8th of September.

A 30-year-old man was charged with assaults with intent to rob, he is due to reappear in court on the 20th of September.

All three men were remanded in custody.