NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, March 25, 2026
A teenager has been charged in relation to a violent central Christchurch assault.
Christchurch Metro CIB Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton said officers were called to Worcester St, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes St, about 10pm on Thursday after reports a person had sustained wounds consistent with being stabbed.
“Thismorning police spoke with a 19-year-old man in relation to the incident,” Rolton said.
“He has now been charged with injuring with intent to injure, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.”
