Two men taken into custody after death of woman in Sockburn

Christchurch Police have taken two men into custody following the death of a woman in Sockburn this afternoon.

Emergency services responded to reports of a potential stabbing on Cheyenne Street at 4.20pm.

On arrival, a woman was located critically injured.

Medical assistance was immediately provided however she died at the scene a short time later.

Two men were taken into custody nearby and are assisting Police with our enquiries to establish exactly what has taken place.

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