As stated by Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB:
Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night.
Police were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm last night, with reports that a person had received wounds consistent with being stabbed.
The woman was transported to Christchurch Hospital by ambulance where she underwent surgery.
A scene guard was in place overnight, and a scene examination is taking place today.
Police are making enquiries into the circumstances of the incident and working to identify who is responsible.
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