A man has been arrested and is due to appear in court today following a shooting incident in Hornby.

Police received multiple calls shortly after 6.30pm reporting a man being chased by others on Amyes Road, one with a firearm in their possession last night.

Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan said several vehicles in the area then fled the scene.

Police went to the hospital, where one person was found to have a suspected gunshot wound which was not considered life threatening.

Officers also spoke to several other people at the hospital.

Further enquiries led police to another location of interest, and scene guards remain there and at Amyes Road.

“There will remain a police presence in these areas while we work to determine exactly what happened,” Vaughan said.

A 19 year old man was arrested at an Amyes Road property last night and is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact officers on 105 and 251225.