Elderly couple brutally bashed in Christchurch home

An elderly couple suffered serious injuries when they were brutally bashed at their home in broad daylight today. A 72-year-old man and a woman aged 80 were taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries after the attack at the Port Hills house about 1.15pm. Police believed a male relative may have been responsible for the attack at the St Martins Rd address and said a weapon had been used.

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