Police launch search after serious assault in quiet Christchurch suburb

Police are hunting for the alleged offenders of a serious assault in Shirley, Christchurch. Photo / George Heard

Police have swarmed a typically quiet Christchurch neighbourhood in search of the alleged offenders who fled after a serious assault.

Police and paramedics were called to Joy St, Shirley, at 3.25pm after reports of an assault.

Police said they were working to locate the alleged offenders.

Police and paramedics were called to the normally quiet neighbourhood of Shirley, at 3.25pm. Photo / George Heard

Hato Hone St John confirmed one person received serious injuries and was taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Police are working to locate the alleged offenders of this afternoon's incident. Photo / George Heard

Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander, said police are “following positive lines of enquiry following the assault”.

“In the course of our inquiries, we have arrested six youths for unrelated matters,” Todd said.

“They have been charged with unlawfully taking motor vehicles and burglary.

“They are due to appear in Youth Court at a later date.

“This behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Anyone who chooses to engage in this behaviour can expect to be held to account.”