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Man Released Without Further Charge Following Ventnor Stabbing Arrest

A 29-year-old man from Sandown has been released today (Thursday), having being arrested as part of an investigation into a stabbing in Ventnor on Saturday night.

Police were initially called to a premises near the High Street at 11.05pm on Saturday (July 23), with a man in his 20s taken to hospital with superficial stab wounds.

The arrested man was subsequently placed in custody on suspicion of causing GBH with intent.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary confirmed this afternoon:

"A decision has been made to release the 29-year-old man from Sandown with no further action.

"(This was made) following a number of enquiries, including speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV, and in consultation with the victim in this case."

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