Police are at Taylor Reserve in Pāpāmoa this morning after an assault left one person with serious injuries.

Police said they received a report about 12.30am.

“The person was self-transported to hospital with serious injuries.

“A scene guard was in place overnight at a carpark near Taylor Reserve.

Police tape at beach access to Taylor Reserve this morning.

“There may be an increased police presence in the area while police’s inquiries are ongoing,” a police statement said.

A bypasser told the Bay of Plenty Times police tape was blocking the entrance to the car park from the beach, and there were several police vehicles at the scene.

Focus appeared to be on a vehicle in the carpark.

More to come.