Canterbury Police were called to a residential address in Wainoni this morning (12 October 2015) after a man in his 20¡¯s received multiple stab wounds.
Detective Sergeant Ross Tarawhiti says a man was arrested at the scene.? ¡°Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.? The victim is being treated in Christchurch Hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.¡±
A 53 year old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court this afternoon charged with wounding with intent to cause GBH.
Canterbury Police investigations are ongoing and a scene examination was completed earlier today.
As this matter is before the court no further comment will be made at this time.
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Issued by:? Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District
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