According to the news, the child is about eight years old.
Her wounds are not thought to be life-threatening, despite the fact that she was brought to the hospital.
At 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, police received a report that the girl had been stabbed at a residence in Glider Close, Christchurch.
A Christchurch resident in his 20s was taken into custody on charges of grievous bodily harm.
Additionally, a 50-year-old local lady was detained on suspicion of aiding an offender.
“There is an increased policing presence in the area as officers conduct inquiries at the scene,” Chief Superintendent Stewart Dipple stated.
I’m pleading with anyone who witnessed what happened or who may have information to help our investigation to come forward.
We would ask the public to refrain from speculating about the incident’s circumstances at this time as our investigations are still in their early phases.
“I understand this will cause concern and we will have members of the neighbourhood policing team out on patrol over the coming days who can be approached by the public.”
-If you have any information, phone 101 and provide the occurrence number 5524012837 to the police. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
