Christchurch police are trying to locate the driver of a car that failed to stop for officers in Linwood.

A police spokeswoman told Chris Lynch at around 4:40 pm yesterday police tried to pull over a vehicle on the corner of Linwood Avenue and Buckleys Road.

The vehicle was reported to have been driving erratically, including travelling on the wrong side of the road.

She said police units were stood down due to the unsafe driving manner being displayed.

No arrests have been made.

Meanwhile, Christchurch police arrested three people today involved in an anti-lockdown protest.

10 people gathered on the Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street about 1pm.

“Police engaged and encouraged the protestors to comply with Alert Level 4 restrictions, however, three were taken into custody when they refused to do so.”

Two men, aged 46 and 50, and a woman, aged 56, have been charged with failing to comply with a direction/prohibition/restriction (COVID-19).

Today’s protest follows a similar gathering yesterday at the same location. Police say in that instance, two people were issued warnings.