Two people are receiving treatment in hospital after what police have called a ’serious incident’ in Douglas.

Detective Inspector Michelle McKillop said police were called to the Woodbourne Square Park after residents reported a violent disturbance at about 11pm on Wednesday night.

When police arrived, they discovered a serious assault had occurred which has left two individuals requiring hospital treatment.

DI McKillop said their injuries are ’severe but not life threatening’

She is asking for any witnesses, or anyone with information about the incident, to contact CID at Police Headquarters on 631212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.