Police were called to Ryde last night (Sunday) following reports of a man carrying an offensive weapon and wearing a balaclava.
Officers were called just after 9pm to reports in the Church Road area.
They subsequently carried out a search in the area and he was located on the corner of Lind Street and West Street.
A 27-year-old man from Ryde was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
He is currently in police custody.