A MAN and a woman were arrested yesterday evening (Sunday) on suspicion of robbery.

As many as four police cars and two police vans were spotted in the area at around 8pm.

Officers investigating a robbery in the town have since arrested two people.

A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police said: "The incident took place shortly before 7pm last night at an address on Fort Street.

"A 36-year-old woman from Sandown and a 37-year-old man from Ryde have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

"They remain in custody at this time."