Police are investigating after a seriously injured man sought help on Buckleys Road in Linwood tonight.

Chris Lynch Media understands the man suffered a stab wound to his abdomen.

Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel said told chrislynchmedia.com officers received a report of a seriously injured person seeking assistance about 7.30pm on Friday.

“Ambulance services attended to the person,”

“Police are making enquiries.”

A witness told chrislynchmedia.com part of the area outside Burger King was cordoned off by police for a period, but the cordons have since been lifted.

The man was transported to Christchurch hospital.

Enquiries are continuing.