Man Arrested Following Double Stabbing In Shanklin

A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a double stabbing in Shanklin yesterday afternoon (Monday).

Police and paramedics were called to Palmerston Road at around 4pm following reports that two men had been assaulted.

Emergency crews from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service attended the scene, with both victims reported to have sustained minor injuries.

A large police cordon was established along Palmerston Road, between its junctions with Queens Road and Park Road, while officers began their investigations.

Police have since confirmed that a 38-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, contrary to Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act.

He remains in police custody.

Cordons remained in place as investigations continued.