Source: Radio New Zealand
Police were at the scene on Hoani St in Christchurch’s Northcote. SAM SHERWOOD / RNZ
Four people have been injured, with one in a critical condition, after a fight in suburban Christchurch.
Police say they are still looking to find those involved.
Offiers were called to an address on Hoani Street in Northcote about 9.30pm on Wednesday.
One person has life-threatening injuries, and another was seriously hurt.
The two others had minor or moderate injuries, police said..
An RNZ reporter at the scene last night was told by police that there had been reports of shots being fired.
When asked whether the incident involved firearms, Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said: ” This forms part of police enquiries.”
“The community can be assured that police are working at speed to identify and locate those involved.
“Police believe the parties involved are known to each other and the risk to wider public is minimal.”
Hill said there would be more officers in the Northcote area today “as we work to resolve this incident as swiftly as possible”.
A scene examination is underway at the property.
Police are appealing to anyone in the area who may have witnessed anything last night to contact them. They can be contacted on 105 using file number 260218/3391.
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