Police are appealing for the public's help in finding two people who were seen leaving the scene of a brutal stabbing in Christchurch.
A man was stabbed multiple times while walking his dog around Bexley Park on Monday morning near the Pages Road entrance.
The man was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said a man and woman were seen leaving the scene in a small white vehicle at around 5:10am.
Police described the man as being possibly of Māori or Pasifika descent, of slim build, and approximately 176cm tall (5'8"), with short dark hair. He is believed to be in his 20s and was wearing an orange high-vis top, a hat and shorts.
The woman is described as being possibly of Māori or Pasifika descent, of solid build, approximately 176cm tall (5'8"), with long dark hair. She is believed to have been wearing a white long dress.
Det Insp Reeves said police are interested in the vehicle and in identifying the occupants as they believe they may be able to assist their investigation.
"We know there are people in the community with information related to the serious assault who are yet to come forward - we urge them to do the right thing and contact police," Det Insp Reeves said.
Anyone who withholds information from the police in relation to the ongoing investigation or is found to be assisting the primary person(s) responsible could end up facing serious charges themselves.
The police want to thank the members of the public who have come forward with information and assisted with the investigation so far.
They urge anyone with information to make contact with police at the earliest opportunity.
Information can be provided via 105 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting file number 221114/3294.
