Police have arrested a 66-year-old South Dunedin pensioner after he attacked his neighbour with a crowbar after a 3 am dispute over noisy music.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond of Dunedin said police were called to a South Dunedin address early this morning after a disagreement between neighbours escalated.
The 32-year-old neighbour was listening to loud music and painting his kitchen when his 66-year-old neighbour came over with a crowbar.
An argument escalated, and the pensioner allegedly hit his neighbour twice with a crowbar.
Police arrested the pensioner and charged him with injuring with intent to injure.
He appeared in Dunedin District Court this morning.