Seven people detained after security incident on tanker off Isle of Wight

Seven people have been detained following a security incident on an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight, Sky News understands.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) tweeted that according to "initial reports", the crew are safe and well.

Sky News' defence correspondent, Alistair Bunkall, said Special Boat Service (SBS) commandos boarded the vessel and regained control.

Authorisation was given by the defence secretary and the home secretary, the MOD said.

Bunkall added that the operation had been "pretty swift" - what is known in military terms as a "flash to bang".

It was all over in seven minutes, maritime expert Chris Parry told Sky News.

Sky's home affairs correspondent, Mark White, said about 16 SBS personnel boarded the tanker.

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