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Find all the latest news from the courts, including the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Coroner's Court. Please note: A defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule 5.8, as agreed by HMCTS and the Society of Editors and approved by the Lord Chancellor. Names/details of convictions will not be removed on the basis of the convicted individual or their families requesting such action.
BINSTEAD MAN BACK IN DOCK AFTER SENDING CHAINSAW THREAT – BUT AVOIDS PRISON SENTENCE
A Binstead man with a lengthy history of stalking and harassment has been convicted once again after sending a menacing message which conveyed a threat of serious harm involving a chainsaw.
Read moreDetailsINQUEST OPENS INTO DEATH OF WOMAN FOUND OUTSIDE SEAFRONT HOME IN COWES
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a Cowes woman, who died from multiple injuries after being found outside her seafront property.
Read moreDetails999 NUISANCE CALLER FROM VENTNOR GIVEN 8-MONTH SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A man from Ventnor has been given an 8-month suspended prison sentence and fined £500 for repeatedly breaching a court order by making non-emergency 999 calls.
Read moreDetailsBURGLAR WHO STOLE DRUGS FROM RYDE PHARMACY AVOIDS JAIL – AGAIN
A serial thief who broke into Boots Pharmacy in Ryde and stole prescription drugs has avoided jail – despite a string of offences across the town.
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (26TH JANUARY – 30TH JANUARY)
This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...
Read moreDetailsINQUEST RULES RYDE MAN’S FATAL HEAD INJURY WAS RESULT OF FALL DOWN STAIRS
A man who was found with a serious head injury at his Ryde home died after falling down the stairs, a coroner has concluded.
Read moreDetailsINQUEST CONCLUDES SANDFORD MAN SUFFERED FATAL BURNS AFTER BLANKET SET ALIGHT
A man in his 90s died after a blanket wrapped around him caught fire when it came into contact with an electrical heater, an inquest has heard.
Read moreDetailsPROVISIONAL MURDER TRIAL DATE SET FOR WOMAN ACCUSED OF KILLING JAYLA-JEAN
BREAKING: Glover, who only spoke to confirm her name and date of birth, is expected to enter a plea in March....
Read moreDetailsNO PRISON FOR MAN WHO PLANNED TO MEET BOY IN CAR PARK FOR SEXUAL FUN
Fothergill, who started chatting to the 'boy' on Grindr, told him he wanted to 'give lads a good time'...
Read moreDetailsFORMER ISLE OF WIGHT DOG AGILTY TRAINER FOUND GUILTY OF 9 SEXUAL OFFENCES
Former Isle of Wight resident Oliver Tatton has been found guilty of 9 sexual offences, some involving children.
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