20-year-old man charged with Ryder assault

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault in connection with an attack which has left Jesse Ryder, the New Zealand cricketer, in an induced coma in Christchurch Hospital.

The man is set to appear in the Christchurch District Court on April 4. Police are also investigating the alleged involvement of a second person involved, saying that they had a “positive line of enquiry”. A further statement is expected later on Friday.

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Source: ESPNcricinfo