POLICE have cordoned off a park after a person was taken to hospital in a critical condition following a suspected drugs overdose.

Redcotts Park, neat St Margaret's Hill in Wimborne, will remain closed to members of the public until further notice.

Dorset Police received a call from the ambulance service just after 11pm last night and attended the scene.

A manned cordon remains in place.

All the entrance points to the ground have been blocked off.

East Dorset Police said: "Redcotts will be closed to members of the public until further notice.

"Thank you for your understanding and cooperation."

Bournemouth Echo:

Posting on Facebook this morning, Wimborne Minster Town Council said: “We are aware that the police have cordoned off Redcotts Park.

“We are awaiting further information and will provide an update as soon as possible.”