Hayling Island man arrested for weapon and drugs offences

A MAN from Hayling Island has been arrested by police on suspicion of possessing not only drugs, but also a weapon.
By david.george1
Published 25th Apr 2019, 16:47 BST

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The 51-year-old was arrested by Hampshire Constabulary at 5.15am today, on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug of class A (heroin) – as well as possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

The arrest was made in Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth.

Police say that the man has been released from custody, but remains under investigation.

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