Man treated at hospital for suspected gunshot wound

Photo: Geoff Sloan
Photo: Geoff Sloan
A person was admitted to Christchurch Hospital this morning with a suspected gunshot wound.

Police are investigating after they received a call from the hospital about 5.15am on Thursday morning, saying a person had been admitted and treated for the wound.

A police spokeswoman said the injury "is not thought to be serious".

"Police are making enquiries following reports that a person has gone to Christchurch Hospital this morning to seek treatment for a suspected firearms-related injury," a police spokeswoman said.

"Further updates will be provided when available," she said.

Stuff has reported it is understood the man was shot in the torso with a shotgun and was dropped off at the hospital by an associate.