Christchurch police are investigating a possible stabbing after a man was found with non-life threatening injuries early this morning.
The victim was found outside a residential property in Armagh St about 12.30am with injuries to his upper body.
He was taken to hospital and is undergoing surgery and police have cordoned off the area to complete a scene examination.
They want to hear from anyone who saw a disturbance on Armagh St, between Stanmore Rd and Trent St.