A MAN has been taken to hospital this afternoon (Monday) after the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was called to Niton.

A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police said: "We were called at 2.22pm to assist the ambulance service following reports that a man needed medical assistance in Castlehaven Lane, Niton.

"The man has been taken to St Mary’s Hospital."

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