Person seriously injured following Upper Riccarton fight

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
May 15, 2026 |
Chris Lynch Media / Upper Riccarton / Copyright.

A person is in a serious condition following an alleged assault outside Woolworths Church Corner tonight.

Emergency services descended on the corner of Riccarton Road and Hansons Lane about 8.40PM.

A police spokesperson told Chris Lynch Media officers responded to reports of a group of people fighting with one person reportedly injured.

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A St John spokesperson said crews attended the scene with an ambulance, a rapid response unit, and an operations manager.

One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

A large Police presence remains on both Riccarton Road and Hansons Lane.

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The supermarket remains open and while there’s a large emergency scene, both roads remain open.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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