Three people have been arrested on the Isle of Wight following a serious assault on a man.

Emergency services attended the scene on Ventnor High Street near Tesco at 8:50pm last night (Thursday September 27) after reports that a man in his 40s was kicked in the leg, resulting in a broken bone.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police have arrested three people in connection to the incident:

  • A 22-year-old woman was arrested of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault of an emergency worker and possession of cannabis.
  • A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and assault with intent to resist arrest.
  • A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of cocaine.

All three people remain in custody at this time.

Police encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact police on 101, quoting 44240419186.