An 18-year-old man has been charged with assault following the incident at a park in Sumner on Saturday night. Photo: 123RF
A man will appear in court later this week, following the assault of a woman and her baby at Scarborough Park in Christchurch.
Police responded to reports in Heberden Avenue, Sumner, around 10pm on Saturday night.
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody and has been charged with assault.
He is due to appear on Wednesday.
Police are continuing to investigate the case, including whether there was any hate or racial motivation.