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.
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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