Man taken to Christchurch Hospital with gunshot wound

No charges have been laid after a man presented to Christchurch Hospital this morning with a gunshot wound caused by what he claimed was "horseplay with a friend".

The man arrived at Christchurch Hospital about 2.30am on Wednesday.

A police spokesperson said a female acquaintance brought the man to the hospital but it is unclear whether she was involved in the "horseplay".

Police said the man remained in a stable condition in hospital.