Police did not investigate report of axe attack due to limited information

Wednesday 11 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5:22pm

In this story Hillmorton Hospital

Christchurch police failed to respond to a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses regarding a mental health patient attacking a woman with an axe. Authorities stated they did not send officers because they were provided with an inaccurate address and very little information.

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1. The Press via RNZWed 11 Jun 2025, 4:57pm

   Police did not check on axe attack report due to 'little information and an inaccurate address' (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 11 Jun 2025, 5:22pm

   'Too little information': Police did not check on report of axe attack (opens in new tab)