ISLE of Wight police are investigating a late-night assault at a bus stop in Sandown which saw a woman sustain a cut to her head.

Shortly before 1am, officers were called to the scene on Victoria Road, following reports that a woman in her 40s had been assaulted.

A police cordon was erected for a time while initial enquiries were carried out and has been removed.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says the woman sustained a cut to her head and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information should contact police, quoting 44240209308.