Manhunt underway after man assaulted, critically injured in Christchurch

A manhunt is underway after a man was critically injured in an assault in Christchurch on Monday morning.

Police said the assault occurred on Pages Rd, between Portchester and Farnborough streets in Bexley, at around 6:20am.

Officers are currently searching for the offender, a police spokesperson said.

"This is a relatively busy road, and it’s possible someone witnessed this event or captured it on dashcam.

"We ask anyone who saw the incident or has information that may assist the investigation to call 111 and reference the event number P052595811."