Man dead after fight in Bishopdale

At approx 12.45 am Friday 7 August 2008, police were called to an address in Todd Avenue in Bishopdale, Christchurch where a fight had occurred.

A male, aged 24, at this address was found to be in a critical condition and although attended by Ambulance staff he died at the scene.

The death is being treated as suspicious and the area has been cordoned off. A number of people who were at the address are being cooperative and are currently being spoken to by police staff.

As the information is still being gathered there will be no further comment until after 9 am.

Anyone who may have been in, or have information of activity in this area around midnight, is asked to contact to the Christchurch Police