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Man Arrested After Seen Carrying 'Large Knife' In Shanklin

A man has been arrested after being seen carrying a large kitchen knife in Shanklin.

It's alleged a man was seen carrying an item in the town yesterday (Monday).

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"We were called at 11.52am yesterday (Monday) with reports of a man carrying a large kitchen knife in Shanklin.

"Officers located and arrested a man on Steephill Road, who has subsequently been charged.

"Adam Karim Elsayed, aged 40 years, of Landguard Manor Road, was charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

"He was remanded in custody to appear in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court this morning."

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