Two people have been charged after a man walking his dog in a Christchurch park was stabbed on Monday morning.
The man was found critically injured at 6.20am in Bexley Park, at the Pages Rd entrance.
He had been stabbed a number of times and remains critically ill in hospital.
A man and woman were observed leaving the scene, near the Pages Rd entrance, in a small, white vehicle about 5.10am, Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said.
Two people have since been charged after police carried out inquiries at two properties in Corhampton St, Aranui.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The man was inured on Pages Rd shortly after 6am – and the attacker is being sought by police. (Source: 1News)
He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow.
A 23-year-old woman has been charged as an accessory after the fact, and will appear in court at a later date.
Reeves said residents of the Bexely area will be understandably “anxious” and police have an increased presence in the community.
She encouraged them to be “vigilant” and “wary” of their surroundings and not venture out alone and to stick to well-lit areas after dark.
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