Police in manhunt after four injured, one critically, during fight in Northcote, Christchurch

Four people have been injured, one critically, in a fight on Hoani St, Northcote, in Christchurch overnight.

A manhunt is underway after four people were injured, one of them critically, during an overnight fight in Christchurch.

Emergency services were called to Hoani St, Northcote, about 9.30pm yesterday.

One person was in a critical condition, and another person suffered serious injuries, Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said.

Two others received either minor or moderate injuries.

Cordons remain in place this morning while police examine the scene and inquiries are ongoing.

Hill said police were working at speed to identify and locate those involved.

“Police believe the parties involved are known to each other and the risk to the wider public is minimal.

“The public should expect to see significant police numbers in the area today, as we work to resolve this incident as swiftly as possible.”

Police have appealed for anyone in the area who might have witnessed anything around the time of the incident to call call 105 and quote file 260218/3391.