31 Dec 2017

Three hospitalised after fight in Christchurch

11:55 am on 31 December 2017

Police will be keeping a strong presence in Central Christchurch today after three people were hospitalised after a fight.

St Asaph Street near the intersection with Manchester Street was cordoned off.

St Asaph Street near the intersection with Manchester Street was cordoned off. Photo: Google

The police were called early this morning to St Asaph Street near the intersection with Manchester Street shortly before 2:30am.

One person is in Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition and two others have moderate injuries.

Police said its possible a knife or some sort of weapon was used.

The police said a number of people were arrested at the scene but they're investigating.

They're asking anyone who was in the area last night to get in touch.

A cordon is in place around a St Asaph Street property and diversions are in place with traffic blocked from travelling west.