Canterbury Police are investigating a serious assault reported to have occurred at Christchurch Men’s Prison at approximately 9.30am this morning (25 March 2015).
The male victim, an inmate at the Prison, has been taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.
Canterbury Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
It is too early in the investigation to make any further comment.
ENDS
Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404