Emergency services were called to the incident on New Brighton Rd in Shirley just after 11.30pm on Wednesday. A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in Christchurch overnight. Emergency services were called to New Brighton Rd in Shirley just after 11.30pm on Wednesday. The woman had suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Christchurch Hospital, St John spokesman Gerard Campbell said. A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with intent to injure with reckless disregard and was set to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday, a police spokeswoman said.

Source: Stuff September 01, 2021 20:48 UTC