Christchurch Police are continuing to make enquiries after a woman was found with critical injuries in a Riccarton carpark yesterday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the car park at around 4.40pm.
Tragically the woman passed away while being transported to hospital.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and a scene guard is in place at the car park where she was found.
“Police are aware of speculation in the community that this may be related to missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls – we can confirm that is not accurate. The search for Elisabeth remains ongoing.”
Update: Riccarton death not suspicious
Police can now advise that the death of a woman in Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton yesterday was not suspicious.
The woman was located critically injured in a car park, likely as a result of a medical event, and tragically died while being transported to hospital.
A scene guard that was in place in the car park has been stood down and the woman’s death will be referred to the Coroner.
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Women need tasers and pepper spray, or better still;
a Taurus .410 revolver pistol!
Are you listening Nicole McKee???