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Arrest After Reports Of Man With Knife In East Cowes

A Cowes man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary following a number of incidents in East Cowes last night (Friday).

Hampshire Constabulary says it received reports of a man in possession of a knife outside of an address on Castle Street.

Police say he entered a house on the road but was chased off by those living there.

A 33-year-old man, from Cowes, detained on suspicion of aggravated burglary, remains in custody.

Officers were called at 6.19pm.

A number of incidents, said to involve a man acting suspiciously, were reported on social media.

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