17 Jul 2008

Christcurch man in hospital after stabbing

3:59 pm on 17 July 2008

A 30-year-old man is being treated in Christchurch Hospital after being stabbed in the chest.

The man was injured in an assault at an address in Linwood on Wednesday night

A 40-year-old man stabbed him and also injured a 13-year-old girl, who is also recovering in hospital.

The alleged offender appeared in Christchurch District Court on Thursday morning charged with assault, but the police say it's likely more charges will be laid.