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Reports Of Man 'Shouting In Street With Knife' Leads To Arrest In Ryde

A man from Ryde is in police custody, following an incident involving a knife in Melville Street last night (Saturday).

As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, police descended on Melville Street shortly after 6pm last night. Southern Vectis had to re-route some of its buses.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said"

"At 6.16pm on Saturday, 13 August officers were called to an incident on Melville Street.

"It was reported that a man, with a knife, was shouting in the street.

"A 59-year-old man from Ryde was arrested on suspicion of affray and is currently in police custody."


 

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