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Police were called in for reports of an assault near Hereford St and Stanmore Rd at around 2 p.m. Saturday.
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an assault in Christchurch.
A police spokeswoman said officers were called in to report an assault near Hereford St and Stanmore Rd around 2 p.m. Saturday.
“He has suffered arm and back injuries and is in serious condition at the hospital.”
Police were making inquiries in the area, the spokeswoman said.
The assault is known to have occurred outside a block of flats at the corner of Hereford and England streets.
A Stuff The reporter at the scene said cones had been placed in the street outside a Hereford St property Saturday afternoon.
A close resident said Stuff they heard up to eight shots.
Another said they also heard about eight shots in a row from a car that took off shortly after.
Anyone who can help should contact the police at 105 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111
