2 men taken into custody following woman's death in Sockburn
25 June
Christchurch Police have taken two men into
custody following the death of a
woman in Sockburn this
afternoon.
Emergency services responded to reports
of a potential stabbing on Cheyenne
Street at 4.20pm.
On arrival, a woman was located critically injured.
Medical assistance was immediately provided however she
died at the scene a
short time later.
Two men
were taken into custody nearby and are assisting Police with
our
enquiries to establish exactly what has taken
place.
Anyone who was in the Cheyenne Street area
around the time the woman was
injured and may have
information which could assist Police is asked to get
in
touch via 105 and quote event number P051030807.
Cordons are being put in place in the area and Police
ask that motorists and
pedestrians follow the directions
of emergency services staff.
No further information
is available at this stage. An update will be provided
as
soon as more information is available.