Two drunk men arrested after brandishing gun at Dunedin beach

The men were taken into custody and given a warning.
The men were taken into custody and given a warning. Photo credit: Newshub.

Two drunk men were arrested on Monday after reportedly brandishing a fake gun and an air rifle at a Dunedin beach.

Armed police were called to the incident at Tomahawk Beah about 9:15 pm, after reports the men were directing the guns at members of the public.

A police spokeswoman confirmed to Newshub officers located the pair near the entrance to the beach.

The men were taken into custody and subsequently cautioned by police.