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Two men arrested following rooftop ‘protest’

Two men, aged 21 and 28, from the Isle of Wight have been arrested following a public order incident in Ventnor on Thursday (29th July) evening.

Officers attended Lowtherville Road shortly before 4:15pm and subsequently dealt with two men on a roof who were throwing objects. No-one was hurt.

The men were brought down safely from the roof and were arrested shortly after 7:20pm.

Both men have been arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage and remain in custody at this time.


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