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Police seek footage after Christchurch assault

Christchurch assault

Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for information around the incident.

“The investigating team are looking for any photos, CCTV, or dashcam footage along Fitzgerald Avenue between Cambridge Terrace and Bealey Avenue between 12.15pm and 12.45pm on Monday 9 February 2026 to aid in their enquiries”, said Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton.

“If you have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage available covering travel between the section of road, please contact Police and quote file number 260209/0262.

“The victim from the incident remains in hospital, in a stable condition.



“A scene guard was put in place around the property where the incident occurred overnight, and Police are completing a scene examination which is expected to finish today.

“Police will maintain an increased presence in the area as they carry out their enquiries and would like to reassure the public there is not believed to be any further threats to public safety.”

Image credit: Florian SuB

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