A MAN from the Isle of Wight was arrested amid reports he was indecently exposing himself on Sandown Beach.

Police were called to the tourist hot spot yesterday (Monday, August 5).

A 21-year-old man from Lake was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.

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The suspect then assaulted two police officers and needed assistance from the public, lifeguards, colleagues and an off-duty police officer, Isle of Wight Police has said.

Police said thanks to the use of e-bikes, they arrived at the scene quickly.

The man was taken into police custody.