Dog walker repeatedly stabbed in Christchurch assault

Kai Schwoerer/StuffA dog walker has been critically injured in an alleged assault in Bexley, Christchurch, early on Monday.Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Bexley are facing an anxious wait, as police continue their search for the person responsible for the repeated stabbing of a dog walker. The attack happened on Pages Rd, between Portchester and Farnborough streets, at the entrance to Bexley Reserve, about 6.20am on Monday. Do you know more? Email [email protected] A member of the public told Stuff a dog walker had been attacked. It’s understood he was stabbed repeatedly. Police said the man was critically injured. READ MORE: * One dead in suspected drowning and seven treated by emergency services at Christchurch beach * 58-year-old motorcyclist named as man killed in Christchurch crash * Police investigating potential drug link to sudden death of 18-year-old on West Coast A police dog is being used to try and track the offender through nearby Bexley Reserve, which has a dog park, and borders the red zone. Officers are stationed at various entrances to the park, while police cars are patrolling streets in and around the area. As Pages Rd is relatively busy, police have suggested someone may have witnessed the assault or captured it on their car’s dashcam. Anyone who saw the incident or has information that may assist the investigation has been asked to call 111.KAI SCHWOERER/StuffOfficers have been stationed at various entrances to Bexley reserve as they search for the offender continues. Residents who live in the area told Stuff they knew nothing of what had happened, but were anxious that the offender had not been caught. Katie, who didn’t want her last name used, lives just 50 metres from Bexley Park’s playground, said “it’s not a very good feeling”. She said she’s also “anxious” to let her daughter go to the park generally. “You just can’t trust anything these days… I’m so wary.”KAI SCHWOERER/StuffAnxious residents have said they’ll be on alert until police have arrested the alleged offender. A nearby resident, Victoria Langley, said she has home cameras installed and will be keeping a close eye on them whilst the offender is loose. “If I’m home, I’ll lock up the house and will be watching my cameras.” Langley has two grandchildren who live with her, and she said today’s event makes her “nervous because of the kids”. The northern end of Pages Rd remains closed.KAI SCHWOERER/StuffPolice are using a police dog to track an alleged offender through Bexley Reserve, after a man was critically injured.
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