Update - homicide investigation launched in Christchurch

A homicide investigation is under way in Christchurch after a woman found critically injured this morning died from her injuries.
 
Emergency services were called to an address on Orchard Road shortly before 6.50am today.
 
A woman was found critically injured and died a short time later.
 
A man at the scene was taken into custody and is assisting Police with our enquiries. 
 
Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the woman's death.
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre.