Update: 2:19PM CHRISTCHURCH: POLICE are investigating an incident where a man was assaulted at an address on Picton Ave, Riccarton, at around 1pm today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Leairne Dow said they believed the man was stabbed.
She said the victim had been taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Fire and Emergency NZ were also called to the address after a minor fire was reported at the same house.
Police are currently speaking to a woman who is assisting with enquiries.
