A Christchurch eye surgeon has been charged with attempted murder following an assault in Lyttelton earlier this month.
Ian Dallison, 65, appeared in the Christchurch District Court on charges relating to a home invasion. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Ian Dallison appeared in the Christchurch District Court today on charges related to the home invasion.
The 65-year-old ophthalmologist has been charged with attempted murder, committing burglary with a weapon, two counts of unlawful possession of a pistol and two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police say they received a report of an assault at a St Davids Street residence about 7.45pm on 4 August.
One person was taken into custody and two people were treated for their injuries.
Police said the people knew each other.
Dallison will reappear in court in three weeks.