A man who was tased three times after striking a police officer in the head, still managed to escape being arrested on Tuesday.

It was following a request for assistance by emergency technicians who were contacted by the man’s family, that the officers met the Penal man who has mental health issues and is known to them.

They attempted to speak to him about taking his medication but he began using obscene language. He was told he was under arrest for the foul language but when the officer tried to hold on to his right hand, the man began pulling away in a violent manner. He was told of the offence of resisting arrest.