As put by Detective Sergeant Caroline Johnson:
A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as Police continue to investigate a serious assault.
At around 12:20pm today Police were called to a property on Fitzgerald Avenue, where a man was found in a critical condition, with injuries consistent with being stabbed.
A scene examination, and Police investigation, is ongoing. Scene guards will remain in place overnight - as this occurs, there will be increased Police visibility in the area.
Police want to reassure the public that there is not believed to be a threat to public safety.
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