A man has been arrested after two people were injured in a stabbing in Kaiapoi this morning.

Police and ambulance crews were called to a Sidey Quay address about 8.25am following reports a person had suffered stab wounds.

Detective Sergeant Belinda Campbell said officers arrived to find a man with serious injuries to his leg and hand.

A woman at the property had moderate injuries to her hand.

A man at the scene was arrested.

Campbell said police believed those involved were known to each other.

Police remain at the Sidey Quay property and are working to establish exactly what occurred.