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17 Year Old Arrested Following Reports Of Man Seen With Knife

A 17-year-old from Newport has been arrested after an incident in Ryde this afternoon (Thursday).

Police made an arrest in Well Street following reports that a man was seen with a knife.

He's been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and making threats to kill.

The teenager remains in custody.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:

'Following reports of a man seen with a knife, officers conducted enquiries in the Ryde area and made an arrest in Well Street.

'A 17-year-old from Newport was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and making threats to kill. He remains in custody at this time.'     

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