A guy has actually been seriously hurt after he was stabbed numerous times while out strolling his dog in Christchurch today.
Emergency situation services were contacted us to an occurrence on Pages Rd, in between Portchester and Farnborough Sts, about 6.20 am on Monday.
A mobile authorities system is now at Bexley Park as authorities continue their manhunt for the culprit.
” This is a fairly hectic roadway, and it’s possible somebody experienced this occasion or recorded it on dashcam.”
A neighbour on Pages Rd spoken with by the NZ Herald stated Bexley Park, where authorities have actually gathered, is popular with dog walkers.
Citizens stated dog walkers are normally out walking the time of early morning when the attack took place.
” There’s a dog park there, a play ground – it’s an incredibly popular location,” one stated.
Warren and Andria Stent live near the park, and stated the news of the random attack was especially worrying offered Andria chooses walks the location frequently.
” We have actually constantly discovered this to be an especially safe location,” stated Warren.
” It’s fairly hectic at the park, however apart from traffic sound we never ever have any problem.
” The dog park is popular for residents, according to the couple.
” Individuals will frequently stroll their canines up and down the roadway at all hours of the day.”
The cordon continues to cover the very same stretch of roadway and the park’s entryway.
Traffic is continuing to be diverted.
Bexley Park consists of a BMX club, a Go Kart track and soccer fields.
The Terry Conley Sports Fields, an area of the park where the soccer fields and clubhouses lie, has actually been taped off by authorities and a car is protecting the cordon.
Soon after 8am, 2 law enforcement officers might be seen strolling through the soccer field.
One employee informed The Herald a dog handler was likewise at the park.
Cops have an interest in speaking with anybody who might have seen anything suspicious in this location overnight, in specific from 4am on Monday.
– By Nathan Morton
