COASTGUARD teams have been called to Shanklin this afternoon (Friday) following a report of a suspected head injury.

Both Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams have been called to the scene, alongside Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.

Teams were tasked at approximately 2.10pm.

UPDATE: 

Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 has also been scrambled.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "Shortly after 2pm today, we received reports a man had falling down a cliff near Luccombe beach.

"Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams have been sent, alongside the search and rescue helicopter from Lee-on-Solent, Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service."

The air ambulance has also been spotted in the area.

UPDATE: 

Isle of Wight Police have asked the pilot of a drone in the area to desist. 

They said it was interfering with the rescue attempt by the Air Ambulance and Coastguard.

UPDATE:

The operation has concluded and the casualty has been airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, police have confirmed.

The male casualty was recovered by lifeboat then taken to hospital by helicopter.