A TAUNTON sports club has unexpectedly closed this evening after Gipsy Lane was cordoned off by police. 

Police were called at 5.18pm to Gipsy Lane near Taunton Vale Sports Club after reports of a disturbance. 

It is believed Gipsy Lane was cordoned off by police while they investigated the incident. 

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "We are investigating an aggravated burglary on Gipsy Lane. 

"A man has been taken to hospital."

The club tweeted to inform its members that it was closing. 

It is not yet known if the man's injuries are serious.