A 28 year old man will appear in the Christchurch District Court today charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing incident in Gloucester Street last night.
Police were called to a private address just before midnight.
Today Police are conducting a scene examination and area inquiries.
The 24 year old male victim is reported to be in a stable condition in Christchurch Hospital.
Detective Sergeant Leairne Dow asks anyone with information to contact her on 363 7400.