"UPDATE: Homicide investigation launched, Christchurch"

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Sarah Illingworth:

Police continue to make enquires following the death of a man in Christchurch late last night (Saturday 8 December).

A homicide investigation was launched after the 25-year-old man, who was admitted to Christchurch Hospital about 11pm, died of his injuries.

The man was dropped at the hospital in a vehicle.

Police are today searching a number of addresses in relation to the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Christchurch Police on (03) 363 7400 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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