A TEENAGER has been released without charge, following a violent assault in Fishbourne.

Police are carrying out enquiries after a 17-year-old boy was taken to Southampton General Hospital to be treated for a head injury.

The assault is believed to have taken place between 3.40am and 4.30am on December 13.

The boy remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

An 18 year-old man from Cowes has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He has been released without charge, but remains under investigation.

Anyone who saw what happened should call 101 quoting 44180463743.