Three men have been arrested and charged following a spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries in Christchurch.
In the last month, there have been six aggravated robberies throughout the city at two supermarkets, a Burger King, petrol station, post shop and a liquor store.
Two burglaries took place at residential addresses in Ranfurly Street.
The men, aged 18, 35 and 38, appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Saturday facing a variety of charges including aggravated robbery and burglary.
They were remanded in custody, and are set to reappear in court tomorrow.