A MAN was airlifted to hospital after a “medical incident” in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens.

South Western Ambulance Service said they were called to the scene at 8.40pm on Thursday.

A spokesperson said they attended with a land ambulance crew and air ambulance crew along with other specialist paramedics.

It is understood the air ambulance landed at Meyrick Park.

The spokesperson said a man was treated at the scene before he was taken to hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.

South Western Ambulance Service were unable to confirm the severity of the man’s injuries.