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A woman has been found with serious injuries following a suspected stabbing in central Christchurch last night.
Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton of the Christchurch Metro CIB said police were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm after reports a person had received wounds consistent with being stabbed.
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The woman was taken to Christchurch Hospital by ambulance where she underwent surgery.
Rolton said a scene guard remained in place overnight, and a scene examination was underway today.
Police were continuing enquiries into the circumstances of the incident and were working to identify who was responsible.
A St John spokesman said they responded with two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.
Two people were assessed at the scene and transported to Christchurch Hospital, one in a serious condition and other in a moderate condition.
