EMERGENCY services descended on Newport this lunchtime after an incident unfolded at a local cafe.

Isle of Wight Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were in attendance and eyewitnesses said one man was detained by police.

One passer-by told the County Press: "Several police officers pinned the suspect to the footway and handcuffed him."

The incident happened at 1pm today (Sunday).

We have asked Hampshire Constabulary for a statement.

More to follow.

Update: Click here for full story from cafe owner and police statement