A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine as Police continue their investigation into the unexplained death of a man in Sandown.
Emergency services were called to Albert Road in Sandown at 07:43 on Sunday (1st November), following reports of a 41-year-old man in need of medical attention.
Police were contacted by colleagues at the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that the death is being treated as unexplained and that a file will be prepared for the Coroner.
As part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, a 57-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine.
He has since been bailed with conditions until Monday 1st February 2027 while Police enquiries continue.
