There are still five young persons in hospital after the incident at Edgeware Road last weekend. Police have spoken to the families and some have agreed to the condition and names of their children being released publicly.
Police will post the conditions available on their website daily until further notice. www.police.govt.nz
The families of the following patients give permission:
Ben DEVINE - Ben is described as in a stable but critical condition
Felicity TEWNION- Felicity is described as stable but improving.
Many young friends have been gathering at the hospital and causing some congestion there. There is no public visiting to the five patients.
At this stage there is nothing to indicate that there were any racial overtones to the incidents that led to this tragic event says DSS Archer.
"Speculating about this is not helping the grieving of the families and friends," he says.
The inquiry team, which now numbers about 60 staff, has identified nearly 500 people at the party on Saturday night. Police know that the group was varied and included students, (high school and university), employed and unemployed, teens and older.
Anyone who was at the scene or party who has not contacted police yet is asked to do so.
Rumours and stories of memorial gatherings and parties this weekend are circulating throughout Christchurch, especially through text messaging.
DSS Archer asks all young people to keep calm and show respect for the dead girls and their families. This is about Hannah and Jane and the other injured people he says.
"Please grieve but in the appropriate way. We do not want a repeat of last Saturday night. You must all take some responsibility to ensure it doesn't happen."
Police know of several memorial gatherings planned but are aware that there will probably be more. Those intending to have parties are asked to reconsider. The situation will be monitored and police will have a low level presence.