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Queensland cop in hospital after shopping centre incident

A police officer is in hospital and three people are in custody after a dramatic Taser takedown at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre.

It is understood police were searching for a man at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore on Friday afternoon.

Officers were conducting inquiries when a senior constable was allegedly struck in the head with a glass bottle.

It is understood police were searching for a man at the Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore on Friday afternoon. (9News)

The aftermath of the incident was captured by a bystander.

The vision shows a struggle inside a barber shop as police tried to apprehend the man.

However the man broke free and ran towards a crowd before he was Tasered by police.

The man was arrested and two others were taken into custody for allegedly obstructing police.

A senior constable was taken to hospital following the incident with non-life-threatening injuries.

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