Christchurch Police are seeking a white van involved in a hit and run in the CBD on the morning of Christmas Eve.
A 23-year-old man was hospitalised with back injuries as a result and is now recovering at home.
Police believe the van involved will have frontal damage after the accident at 3.30am on the corner of Madras and High Streets.
They want the driver and anyone with information to come forward.
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