Police investigate after the woman was critically injured at the Richmond Village Green in Christchurch in February Photo: RNZ/Nathan McKinnon
Serious charges have been filed against a 16-year-old Christchurch boy accused of an attack on a woman that left her in a critical condition.
The woman was found at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road on 5 February.
The 16-year-old was initially charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and the assault of another person.
He appeared in the Christchurch Youth Court on Friday after police filed further charges "relating to serious violent sexual offending" earlier that day.
The accused has been remanded in custody and will reappear in early April.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons said the victim was slowly recovering from a significant head injury and was still receiving treatment as part of her long road to recovery.
"We are continuing to provide her with support and update her about developments in this case," Simmons said.
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