PARAMEDICS were called to St Stephen's Road in Bournemouth this afternoon after a man fell ill.

An ambulance and two police cars were seen near the Bournemouth Islamic Centre and Central Mosque shortly after 1.20pm.

A spokesperson from the South Western Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 1.20pm about an incident in St Stephen’s Road.

"We sent a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance to the scene.

"The caller reported that someone was having a seizure.

"A male patient has been transported by ambulance to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital for treatment."