Isle of Wight police officers were supported by the firearms unit last night (Wednesday) when they responded to reports of a man in possession of a firearm in Ventnor.
Officers were called to the Burlington Hotel in Bellevue Road, Ventnor at 6.15pm.
They arrested a 49 year old man from Ventnor on suspicion of possession of a firearm..
He remains in police custody today as enquiries continue, but has not yet been charged.
Police confirm that no-one was injured during the incident.
Source: IWCP
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