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Man arrested after allegedly threatening striking nurses in Christchurch

StuffNZ HeraldRNZWednesday 30 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A man is in custody after allegedly waving a large knife and threatening to kill nurses protesting on Cashel Street in central Christchurch. Police responded to reports of two men behaving threateningly towards the group on Wednesday morning. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 30 Jul 2025, 12:32pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Knife-wielding assailant allegedly threatens to kill striking nurses (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Knife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Man arrested after threatening striking nurses in Christchurch (opens in new tab)