Car park assault puts Christchurch man in hospital

Countdown.
Countdown. Photo credit: Google Maps

A man is in hospital in a critical condition following an assault in a Christchurch car park early on Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to the Countdown carpark on Moorhouse Avenue, police said, at about 2am. There they found the seriously injured man, who was transported to hospital.

Police say they want to hear from anyone who knows anything about what happened - call them on 105 and quote event number P048837013 or call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

A scene examination is underway.