Woman killed, two people in critical condition

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Anderson:    A woman is dead and two people are in a critical condition after an incident in Ilam Road, Christchurch this evening.   Police were called to the scene at 7.50pm.     The deceased woman and a man were stabbed by a second man. That man then turned the knife on himself.     Those involved were all known to each other and Police are not seeking anyone else.    A number of cordons are in place around the scene and a scene guard will remain in Ilam Road overnight.   No further information is expected to be available tonight.   ENDS   Issued by Police Media Centre.