Police are at the scene of an incident on Devon St West where a female has been seriously injured.
A police spokesman said they were called to the scene between Pukehangi Rd and Hunt Cres just after 11am after reports of people fighting.
An ambulance was also called to the scene and a female patient was taken to Rotorua Hospital with serious injuries, the police spokesman said.
Police confirmed the woman had been assaulted.
Meanwhile, one person has been arrested after a police chase in Rotorua.