A 57-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an explosive substance following a discovery at Gurnard Pines yesterday evening (Tuesday).
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 17:30 to an address at Cockleton Lane in Gurnard following concerns about an object that had been located.
Specialist personnel from the Royal Navy Bomb Disposal Team were called to the scene and subsequently removed the object for safe disposal.
It has been confirmed that a 57-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have both been arrested on suspicion of possession of an explosive substance for unlawful purpose.
The duo remain in custody at Newport Police Station at this time.
Police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.
UPDATE THURSDAY – The man and boy have both been bailed, pending further enquiries.
Read more at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/duo-bailed-as-investigations-continue-into-explosive-substance-find/.
more scum
Let me guess the two that was arrested are not British
Probably arrived on the island by boat.
When is something going to be done about this low life scum and feril brats poisoning every single area that they come in contact with.
It’s time for curfews and tagging systems
Tag the lot, issue a free app that can be downloaded by everybody so we can be aware of their location. But hey, the reality might be frightening!
Frighteningly close to home, however, what is more scary is that a 14 year old is potentially involved with this. I can’t imagine what sort of environment the poor kid has been brought up into. 🙁
It certainly makes you think. Where are this 14 year olds parents? They are responsible for him, so bring them in and give them parenting lessons, even the most basic ones. Then fine them for any breach of his behaviour.