Police were called about 5pm to a report of a disturbance involving several people fighting and a person allegedly being struck by a car.

Police closed Morris Avenue to traffic for a short time while the incident was investigated.

It was confirmed that one person had been struck by a car and received minor injuries.

The people involved were known to each other.

The Devonport man was bailed to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court at a later time.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au quoting OR 794137. Information can be provided anonymously.