Police have caught up with a serial spitter causing angst amongst several North Shore communities.
Enquiries have continued into several incidents since June this year, as the unsavoury subject spiralled on social media.
"We've been aware of discussion of this man's actions across Devonport and Bayswater amongst locals recently," Waitemata East Area Prevention Manager, acting Inspector Tim Williams says.
"Today we located a person of interest walking on Wairoa Road in Narrow Neck, and he was promptly arrested."
While in the process of being arrested the man attempted to spit at Police staff.
The 40-year-old Belmont man will appear in the North Shore District Court tomorrow.
Acting Inspector Williams says the man will face three charges of Common Assault, under the Summary Offences Act.
He also faces one count of resisting Police.
"Police will oppose the man's bail when he appears in court given concerns for community safety with this man's alleged behaviour."
Police acknowledge victims' who reported the behaviour, with detailed descriptions of the perpetrator.
"Spitting at people is not only an unhygienic practice, but also constitutes an offence and it's pleasing our staff have been able to hold this man accountable," acting Inspector Williams says.
