3 people have been arrested by Armed Police after a man was reportedly seen with a machete in Ryde, prompting a significant police response last night (Sunday).
It was just before 22:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received a report that a man had been seen with a machete on Spencer Road – an upmarket part of Ryde.
The man was then seen to get into a vehicle with another man before leaving the area, sparking a frantic search to locate the suspects.
Armed officers from both sides of the Solent were deployed, with a Ministry of Defence Police boat rushing more than 5 Authorised Firearms Officers from the mainland to Ryde Pier.
Police subsequently located the vehicle, with 2 men found nearby swiftly arrested in connection with the incident.
It has been confirmed that a 22-year-old man from Ventnor was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs.
A 22-year-old man from Ryde was arrested on suspicion of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence, possession of a knife or sharp pointed article in a public place and being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.
A search of a luxury property on Westfield Park, off Spencer Road, was then carried out in connection with the incident, which saw more than 10 Police vehicles in attendance.
A 51-year-old woman from Ryde was arrested on suspicion of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs.
All 3 remain in custody this lunchtime.
Officers are continuing enquiries in the local area. Anyone with concerns can speak to a uniformed officer.
That’s Ryde for you!, not a safe place at the best of times.
so not”feral kids”from benefit families then???from middle/upperclass families wonder how EIE will resolve this conundrum in his stuck needle comments?!.
Directly opposite the gates of Ryde Private boarding house.
Numpties come in all shapes, sizes and ages.
“an upmarket part of Ryde” – No such thing, estate agent speak. Ryde is shit
“a 22-year-old man from Ventnor” LOL! Ryde and Ventnor druggies – where else do you find such lovely people.
So true, what is becoming of this once safe beautiful
Island.
An up market part of Ryde. JESUS If you compare Ryde to most parts of the island then Ryde is up market.
Don’t make me laugh there are no up market parts of
Ryde.
And you’re all worried about the small boats
The small boats arriving on the island would be a
blessing.
We need to deport all the local druggies living on this
beautiful island and don’t allow them back.
Be very careful what you wish for my friend…just ask the people of Piddington if thousands of young, fighting age men on your doorstep is a blessing…until it is your doorstep, then it won’t be a beautiful island.
That is very true, but what is the country doing about
it’s own numpties?, nothing!.
Why would you not be worried about thousands of African migrants, not that it is connected to this story at all.
Why would you be worried by refugees arriving from Africa?
I’ve been fortunate to have friends and acquaintances from many African nations and never had occasion to be worried.
What is it that worries you?
Not in the slightest.
I’ve been a victim of violent crime three times.
Each time I was attacked by a white British man with either a drug or an alcohol problem.
I’m more concerned about the impact of drugs and alcohol on society than I am people fleeing to the UK to escape desperate situations at home.