Christchurch police are investigating after a person was hit by a BB gun pellet early this morning.

A police spokesman said at 2.35am on Thursday, police were called to Hereford Street after a person reported being hit by a BB pellet that was fired from a vehicle.

 The vehicle was seen turning from Hereford Street onto Cathedral Square.

It’s understood the incident happened outside a bar.

Enquiring are ongoing to locate the vehicle the police spokesman said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police by calling 105, or file a report at 105.police.govt.nz, using Update Report.

Please reference the case number 231228/8650.