Dog walkers in east Christchurch marched together to reclaim their local park on Monday morning.
Some residents have felt uneasy about using Bexley Reserve since a man was stabbed multiple times while out walking his dog last Monday.
The injured man is still in critical condition in the hospital. The attack left many in the area feeling unsafe.
Aranui resident Max John said he organised the early morning dog walk as a show of support for his community.
“I saw an older man walking down Anzac Drive with a stick behind his arm days after. And I didn’t like it.
