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Buses Re-Routed Following Heavy Police Presence In Ryde

A heavy police presence in Ryde has forced Southern Vectis to re-route some of its buses this evening (Saturday).

Isle of Wight Radio has been told Melville Street is currently closed. It’s not known why at this time.

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*UPDATED

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"At 6.16pm on Saturday, 13 August officers were called to an incident on Melville Street.

 "It was reported that a man, with a knife, was shouting in the street.

 "A 59-year-old man from Ryde was arrested on suspicion of affray and is currently in police custody."

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