A MAN was arrested in Sandown yesterday evening (Wednesday) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police said: "We were called at 7.08pm with reports of an incident at Station Avenue, Sandown.

"A 22-year-old man sustained a cut to his hand suspected to have been caused by a knife.

"A 51-year-old man from Sandown was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

"He remains in custody at this time."