A MAN has been arrested for wasting police time following an incident in Sandown.

The County Press reported that armed police attended a property in Leed Street on Friday, following reports of a man with a weapon.

At the time, no offences were identified, but the police said they would carry out regular patrols in the area.

Today, a 31-year-old man from Sandown was arrested on suspicion of harassment, criminal damage and wasting police time.

He has been released on police bail until June 17.

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