Police search for offenders after serious assault in Shirley

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 7:14pm

Emergency services responded to reports of an assault on Joy Street in Shirley, Christchurch, at approximately 3.25pm on Tuesday. A person was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and police are currently searching for the alleged offenders who fled the scene.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 12 Aug 2025, 4:41pm

   Police hunt offenders after serious assault in quiet Christchurch suburb (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:14pm

   Police, helicopter search for offenders after person hospitalised (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:24pm

   Offenders flee serious assault in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 12 Aug 2025, 6:30pm

   Alleged offenders on the run after serious assault in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 12 Aug 2025, 7:14pm

   Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch (opens in new tab)