POLICE are conducting a drug raid on Ryde Theatre this afternoon (Wednesday).

Hampshire Constabulary is conducting enquiries at Ryde theatre as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of class A drugs.

the Isle of Wight Council sold the building to a private individual in 2013.

The venue suffered was damaged throughout by act of mindless destruction earlier this year, with the building vandalised throughout. 

Iconic Island theatre trashed in mindless act of vandalism