A 48-year-old man from the Isle of Wight has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident at a hair salon in Ryde last night (Sunday).
Officers were called to Six Hair Studio on Star Street at just before 19:00 following reports of a burglary.
Police say a man forced entry to the salon by smashing a window before selecting a number of high value hair straighteners.
The suspect made off from the scene and fled through the streets whilst covered in blood.
Hampshire Constabulary say that a 48-year-old male has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently in police custody.
