Armed police operation in central Christchurch

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Feb 15, 2026 |
An armed police operation is underway on Barbadoes Street near Bealey Avenue in central Christchurch this evening.

A police spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com, “Police were called around 3.30pm with a report of an assault and disorder on Barbadoes Street.”

She said, “At this stage, there have been no serious injuries reported.”

“Police responded immediately and are currently working to speak with all parties involved.”

A resident who captured the operation on video said “there are over 30 police and they look to have taken out the door or window to get inside the property and many of them are armed.”

Another resident said more police officers arrived at the scene at 6.30PM.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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