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Girl Injured And Man Stabbed On Ryde Esplanade

A teenage girl has been injured and a man stabbed in an incident on Ryde Esplanade.

Police were called to the seafront at 7.39pm last night (Tuesday) to reports of disorder.

During the incident, a teenage girl was assaulted and a 19-year-old man suffered a puncture wound to his knee. The injury is not life-threatening.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:

"A 43-year-old man from Ryde has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody at this time.

"Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact us on 101, quoting 44200408340."

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