One person critical after assault at Christchurch disability support service

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30 Sep, 2025 02:03 AMQuick Read

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Emergency services were alerted to reports of an assault at the property on Sparks Rd in the suburb of Halswell. Image / George Heard

One person is in a critical condition after being assaulted at a Christchurch disability support service property in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services were alerted at 1.16am to reports of an assault at the property on Sparks Rd in the suburb of Halswell.

Hato Hone St
John said they responded by sending an ambulance and operations manager.

“One patient, in critical condition, was transported to Christchurch Hospital,” a St John spokesperson said.