A SERIOUS incident in Shanklin led to a multi-agency response late last night (Monday, April 25).

Multiple police vehicles attended St John's Road, with police dogs and crews from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service also present.

At 10pm, the ambulance service responded to the incident with two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.

Air ambulance crews from South West Ambulance Service were also in attendance.

Ambulance teams left the scene at around 11.35pm.

Officers in white forensic overalls are also on the scene, according to an eyewitness.

St John’s Road has been sealed off to the public by police.

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for a statement.

More to follow.

Isle of Wight County Press: St John's Road has been closed by police. Picture courtesy of Tyler Bernard.St John's Road has been closed by police. Picture courtesy of Tyler Bernard.

This was the scene on Tuesday morning, meanwhile, as a police cordon remained in force.