A person is in Christchurch Hospital following a serious assault in Timaru, police say.
Officers were called to a property in Coonoor St about 5.20pm yesterday.
One person was taken to hospital where they remained in a serious but stable condition today.
Residents of the street may notice an increased police presence as a scene examination is carried out, police said today.
"Inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
"However, police believe that it has been a targeted incident and there is no ongoing safety risk for the wider community."
