New Zealand / Canterbury

Christchurch eye surgeon charged with attempted murder

19:07 pm on 19 August 2022

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.