Man runs naked through Greymouth District CourtJOANNE CARROLL/STUFF Dylan James Ellis is facing charges of theft, resisting police, assaulting police, possession of cannabis seeds and possession of methamphetamine utensils. Dylan James Ellis appeared in the Greymouth District Court on Wednesday, charged with theft, resisting police, assaulting police, possession of cannabis seeds and possession of methamphetamine utensils. Ellis was arrested in Greymouth a day earlier, and Judge Anthony Couch said he was "very distressed" when he first appeared in court. Judge Couch asked for extra police staff and gave permission for Ellis to remain handcuffed when he reappeared. He failed to appear in the Westport District Court on three occasions and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Source: Stuff March 16, 2018 00:00 UTC