TEEN AT CENTRE OF ARMED SIEGE IN EAST COWES RELEASED UNDER INVESTIGATION

A 16-year-old boy at the centre of a 5-hour-long armed siege in East Cowes back in August has been released under investigation. As previously reported by Island Echo, the teenager was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill following an incident on York Avenue on Bank Holiday Monday. Emergency services initially responded to the town, at around 18:00, to concerns for the welfare of a 16-year-old boy. Cordons were soon erected in the area as armed officers took up position; guns and riot shields at the ready. Additional resources were called in from the mainland including more armed officers and a negotiator. Following several hours of talks, the incident was brought to an end shortly before 22:45 after Police convinced the teenager to throw a number of weapons out of the window, allowing officers to move in and make an arrest. Police later confirmed that a number of weapons were involved in the incident, including an air gun and a knife. After a team of riot gear-clad officers made their move and stormed the flat, the teen was dragged out in cuffs and taken into custody on suspicion of making threats to kill. He was bailed until 28th November, but now, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that he has been released under investigation.