ARMED police were called to Ryde this afternoon (Wednesday) to reports of possession of a firearm.
The Isle of Wight Police alongside an armed response unit were called to parts across the town, including Union Street, to investigate after a teenage girl received an image of a gun.
A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called just after 2pm today to a report of a possession of a firearm in Ryde.
"Following further enquiries, this is being investigated as a report of malicious communications, after an image of a firearm was sent to a 17-year-old girl.
"The officers convened in Ryde prior to the further enquiries being made and then a decision was made that firearms officers were not required."
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