Source: Radio New Zealand
Police are investigating following a serious assault on Thursday night in Amberley, in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons said officers responded around 10.25pm after being told a person had been seriously assaulted at a rural property on Racecourse Road.
The victim was taken to hospital with critical injuries and was due to undergo surgery on Friday, she said.
Police are speaking with a person in relation to the incident and are not seeking anyone else at this time.
A scene examination is underway at the address, and enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are continuing.
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