One person is in serious condition and two others have received moderate injuries after a serious assault in Christchurch early this morning.
Police were called to the scene following reports of fighting on St Asaph Street just before 2.30am.
One person remains in a serious condition at Christchurch Hospital.
The pair were treated and have since been discharged.
Police have cordoned off the area around 222 St Asaph Street, near the intersection with Manchester Street, following the incident.
Diversions are in place and traffic will be unable to travel west on St Asaph Street between Manchester Street and Colombo Street.
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Police say several people were arrested at the scene for fighting but inquiries are ongoing.
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