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Driver Arrested For Weapons And Motoring Offences

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing weapons and motoring offences on the Isle of Wight.

Police pulled over a blue Ford Transit van in Wootton yesterday evening (Thursday), in what is described as a 'proactive stop'.

The driver's window was smashed in the incident, which involved a number of police officers.

The vehicle was said to be on false plates.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon, three counts of possessing a bladed article, no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence.

The van has been seized and collected by Stag Lane Motors.

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