A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a serious
assault in Christchurch overnight.
Police were called to a St Albans address by a neighbour just
before 11pm, and found the victim lying in the driveway.
The 48-year-old was taken to hospital with serious head
injuries.
The alleged offender was arrested at the scene and will
appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning on a
charge of injuring with intent to injure.
The men are believed to be neighbours, said detective Mark
Reid.
Inquiries are ongoing and a scene examination is underway at
the address this morning.
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