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Man Arrested At Sandown Address After Being In Possession Of BB Gun

A man has been arrested after being in possession of a BB gun near Sandown Pier.

Hampshire Constabulary was called to the incident just before 3pm yesterday (Thursday).

A man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, at a property in Fort Street.

A 30-year-old man from Sandown remains in custody.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

'We were called just before 3pm yesterday (September 2) to a report of a man with a firearm near Sandown Pier Esplanade.

'The man then went on to an address in Fort Street.

'Officers attended and the man was located, with a BB gun. A 30-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

 'He remains in custody.'

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