A MAN has injured himself after falling 8ft off scaffolding.

A MAN has injured himself after falling 8ft from scaffolding.

The accident happened at about 12.30pm in Birds Green, Rattlesden, near Stowmarket.

Paramedics were called to the scene where the 47-year-old was conscious and breathing but suffering head and possible back pains.

He was taken to West Suffolk Hospital.

Police officers were not called because the accident was classed as domestic.