A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Christchurch.
Police were called to a house in Worcester Street, Linwood, shortly after 1am on Sunday where they found an injured 41-year-old woman, who remains in critical condition at Christchurch Hospital.
A 52-year-old was due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.