A Coastguard helicopter was called to the Isle of Man on Saturday night to carry out an urgent medical transfer to the UK.

Douglas Coastguard Rescue Team and the Coastguard Duty Officer were called at 9.52pm to assist with the transfer from Noble's Hospital helipad.

The operation was coordinated by the Marine Operations Centre at the Sea Terminal, working alongside the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Fareham, Noble's Hospital and the Emergency Services Joint Control Room.

Coastguard personnel arrived at the hospital at 10.10pm and prepared the helipad for the helicopter's arrival.

The Coastguard helicopter, R336, flew in from Caernarfon Airport and landed at 10.45pm.

Working with staff from the Isle of Man Ambulance Service and Isle of Man Air Ambulance Service, the Coastguard team helped transfer the patient safely to the helicopter.

The aircraft departed for the UK at 11.28pm.

In a statement online, Douglas Coastguard Rescue Team thanked everyone involved in the operation and wished the patient well.

No further details about the patient's condition or the reason for the transfer were provided.