Homicide investigation - Riccarton, Christchurch

Christchurch Police are investigating following the death of a man in Riccarton last night.

Enquiries indicate the man, who was in his 40s, was involved in an altercation at a Wainui Street property around 8:45pm, where he sustained serious stab wounds.

He then left the address in a vehicle and travelled to Clarence Street, where he was located around 9:30pm.

Sadly, he died a short time later.

Two men have been taken into custody and charged in relation to the incident.

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