Police were called to reports of men fighting on Appley beach at 12.30am today (Tuesday).
A 26 year old man from Ventnor was taken to hospital following an assault on the beach.
A 17 year old male teenager from the Isle of Wight has been arrested on suspicion of the assault.
The man from Ventnor sustained serious injuries to his head and face and is understood to have been transferred to Southampton General Hospital.
If you saw anything please call police on 101.
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