Boy arrested after major police incident on Isle of Wight

Police were called at 5.50pm yesterday evening (Monday, August 28) to a report of the concern for the welfare of a 16-year-old boy at an address on York Avenue.

Officers attended and various weapons, including a knife and an air gun, were seen.

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Armed police outside a building in East Cowes (Image: IWCP)

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Specialist officers were deployed to the location to ensure the safety of the boy, officers and members of the public.

A 16 year-old boy from East Cowes has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill.

He remains in police custody at the current time.

Police had left the scene by 11pm.