A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Mairehau, Christchurch last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm.
“Upon arrival, a man was located with critical injuries,” she said.
“Despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene.”
Scene guards were in place at the address while police worked to determine the circumstances around the death.
