An appeal has been launched after a man suffered head injuries in an 'assault' in Sandown.
Hampshire Constabulary says it received reports of an incident at a bus stop on Victoria Road.
Officers were called at 9.26pm last night (Tuesday).
A man in his 30s had sustained head injuries, although these are not life-threatening, police say.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44210308581.
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