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Police have released an update after a man in his 80s was arrested yesterday (Thursday, April 24) following an alleged firearm incident on the Isle of Wight. As previously reported by the County Press , Hampshire and IW Constabulary arrived at the coastal hamlet of Luccombe at 12.25pm.
The force had been alerted to reports of a man in possession of what has been described as a ‘firearm’ near a footpath in the village. Multiple police teams were sent to the scene, including a police helicopter and armed officers from Portsmouth. Police teams attending the Luccombe incident (Image: IWCP) Recommended reading: Man in 80s arrested after firearm incident in quiet coastal hamlet Large police presence in coastal hamlet of Luccombe Four hours after the incident broke out, at around 4.
30pm, an elderly man was put in the back of a police van and taken to Newport Police Station. In an update, a police spokesperson confirmed an 84-year-old man from Shanklin had been arrested. The pensioner was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
He has since been released under investigation. We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate. You must verify your phone number before you can comment.
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