Arrest made after incident at Napier motor lodge.

A person lying injured near the At The Rocks Lodge after a suspected assault early on Thursday afternoon. Photo / Paul Taylor

Police have made an arrest following an incident at a Napier motor lodge on Thursday.

A police spokeswoman said officers responded to reports of an assault on Meeanee Quay, Napier, about 12.20pm.

The spokeswoman said one person was injured after falling heavily during an altercation with a man with a weapon, which was not a firearm.

“Police arrived within seven minutes and arrested a man who is helping police with their inquiries,” the spokeswoman said.

One person with moderate injuries was taken to Hawke's Bay hospital by St John after falling in an altercation with a man with a weapon. Photo / Paul Taylor

A spokesperson said Hato Hone St John assessed and treated one person with moderate injuries, who was transported to Hawke’s Bay hospital.

One person was seen lying injured on the ground at The Rocks motor lodge on Meeanee Quay, attended by police officers and paramedics.