A MAN who had suffered a leg injury from a fall on the beach between Blackgang Chine and St Catherine's Point was taken to hospital by the Coastguard helicopter this afternoon (Sunday).

The Ambulance Service received the call at 2.15pm but called the Coastguard for assistance due to the man's difficult location.

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team, Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team and the Helicopter Rescue 175 attended the scene shortly after 2.30pm.

The man was transported to St Mary's Hospital, Newport, with a minor leg injury.