A man has been arrested on suspicion of administering a poison or noxious substance after a woman said she collapsed and starting fitting from a 'spiked vape' at Isle of Wight Festival 2023.
As the County Press reported, a 26-year-old woman needed medical assistance on Saturday, June 17.
She said she was 'duped' into taking a puff of a vape at the festival, offered to her by a man she did not know.
Read more: Isle of Wight Festival 2023 police investigation into 'spiked vape'
An investigation was launched by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary following the incident.
Police have now confirmed a 51-year-old man from Rochester, Kent, has been arrested in Kent.
He has been detained on suspicion of administering a poison or noxious substance with intent.
He remains in custody at this time.
Officers are continuting to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
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