Isle of Wight teen arrested over alleged child sexual activity bailed

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A teenager arrested on suspicion of engaging in child sexual activity and growing cannabis on the Isle of Wight has been bailed.

As previously reported, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to address on Rowborough Lane, Brading, on Friday, July 4.

A 19-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual activity with a child and the cultivation of cannabis.

Officers said they recovered a quantity of cannabis plants from the address.

The suspect had been in police custody.

Police have since confirmed that the arrested man has been released on conditional police bail, pending further enquiries.

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