Armed police on Hereford St following the fatal stabbing. Photo: George Heard
Police were called to a property on Hereford St just after 10pm last night to reports of a man having been stabbed, Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson said.
The victim, 22, died not long after.
A New Zealand Herald photographer said the incident appeared to have happened at the Christchurch City Mission.
The accused is set to appear this morning in Christchurch District Court.
