5 Mar 2020

Murder probe launched after reports of stabbing

8:42 am on 5 March 2020

Police in Christchurch have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in the suburb of Riccarton overnight.

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in the suburb of Riccarton.

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in the suburb of Riccarton. Photo: Eleish Foon

The police were called just before 11pm, following reports of a man being stabbed.

The man was found dead when they arrived.

Cordons remain in place today while a scene examination is carried out.