A house in Christchurch has been cordoned off by police after a person was hit by a car.

A neighbour told Chris Lynch Media a couple living at the house on Westcott Street in Dallington got into an argument.

One of the occupants was hit by a car at the property. Another neighbour said the property was allegedly used as a drug house.

But police did not confirm this.

The property has been completely cordoned off by police.

An officer was interviewing a neighbour when Chris Lynch Media arrived at the scene on Sunday afternoon.

A police spokeswoman confirmed a family harm assault between two people had occurred.

A person was arrested and a police scene examination was ongoing.

When pressed for more information, the spokeswoman confirmed a person was reportedly run over.

Charges were still pending.