POLICE are investigating an incident in Minehead that left a man needing hospital treatment yesterday.

Officers were called to an address in the early hours in Alcombe following reports that a 20-year-old man had been assaulted.

A police spokesman said it was believed the man received injuries to his back.

He was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, but was later discharged.

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail.

The County Gazette has received two reports that the incident was a stabbing but police were unable to confirm this.

Investigations continue and anyone with information can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555111 or police on 0845-4567000.