Pair arrested after man stabbed during burglary

Police in Christchurch have arrested a man and a woman after a stabbing incident at a suburban Linwood house last night.

Police were called to a Worcester St house about 9pm when a man received serious but not life-threatening injuries.

His alleged attacker left before police arrived.

Detective Sergeant Tony Hill said a man aged 20 was expected in Christchurch District Court today charged with aggravated burglary and injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A 19-year-old woman would appear in court tomorrow charged with aggravated burglary, Mr Hill said.

- NZPA