A man has suffered critical injuries in a suspected stabbing tonight near McDonald’s restaurant on Memorial Ave, Christchurch. Video / George Heard
A taxi driver has suffered critical injuries in a suspected stabbing last night where he went and sought help from staff at a McDonald’s restaurant.
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said the driver arrived at a fast food restaurant on Memorial Avenue near Christchurch International Airport to seek help “after being stabbed several times”.
It’s understood that staff at McDonald’s sought to help the man before emergency services arrived.
Baillie said he suffered critical injuries but is now in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
About 15 minutes after police were called, the alleged offender was taken into custody at a nearby hotel.
“Cordons were in place overnight and enquiries into the incident are ongoing,” Baillie said.
The scene this morning. Photo / George Heard
“Police will have an ongoing presence in the area today while a scene examination is carried out, but we do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public and are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.”
A 46-year-old Auckland woman has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Rangimaria Lisa Sellars of Mangere Bridge appeared from custody at Christchurch District Court this morning.
She was remanded in custody without plea until November 1. No applications were made.
Police have blocked off the taxi near Christchurch Airport. Photo / George Heard
A St John spokesperson said they sent one ambulance, one rapid response unit and one manager to the scene.
Blood can be seen in the taxi which is being looked over by police this morning. Photo / George Heard
Photographs from the scene show emergency services treating a patient. Another shows a man with blood on his body being carried from the restaurant on a stretcher.
A man covered in blood is carried by stretcher from a Christchurch McDonald's restaurant after a suspected stabbing last night. Photo / George Heard
Emergency services rushed to help the man who arrived at McDonald's on Memorial Dr in Christchurch looking for help. Photo / George Heard
Multiple ambulances including airport fire services and Westpac rescue descended on the restaurant, a witness told the Herald.
“McDonald’s workers were helping with the injured person. The victim has now been transported to hospital by ambulance.
“Police have now cordoned off the McDonald’s and are speaking to people inside the restaurant.”
Photo / George Heard
The witness said the injured man was carried out on a stretcher “covered in blood”.
Police are now asking for witnesses.
“If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241011/2985.”
