Police investigating a violent central Christchurch stabbing are calling on the public to help identify a person they believe could assist in inquiries.

Christchurch Metro CIB Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton said officers were called to Worcester St, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes St, around 10pm on Thursday, following reports a person had sustained wounds consistent with being stabbed.

A woman was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries and underwent surgery. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.

“We are now working to identify the person pictured as we believe they were in the area at the time of the incident and have information that can assist our investigation,” Rolton said.

Police are seeking the man pictured as they believe he may be able to assist with inquiries. Photo / Supplied

Police are also appealing for any CCTV or dash-cam footage in the Latimer Square area and Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, Armagh, and Barbadoes streets between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Thursday.

“If you have not yet spoken with us, please get in touch,” says Detective Sergeant Rolton.

Police are seeking the man pictured as they believe he may be able to assist with inquiries. Photo / Supplied

Any information, CCTV, or dashcam footage that may assist our inquiries can be provided to us online at 105.police.govt.nz, or call 105.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111 using reference number 260320/0514.