Courts
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.
45-YEAR-OLD ISLANDER CHARGED OVER ARMED POLICE INCIDENT
UPDATED: 45-year-old David Soppitt is to appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court today (Friday) charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and drink driving following an incident in Winford yesterday (Thursday). It...
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33-YEAR-OLD MAN TO APPEAR IN COURT OVER ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN VENTNOR
UPDATED: 33-year-old Matthew Emson of Albert Street in Ventnor has been charged with numerous offences, including attempted robbery, following an incident involving an axe in Ventnor yesterday afternoon (Thursday). As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called to the...
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IN THE COURTS: FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2018
Welcome to your new weekly round-up of the courts, covering some of the cases heard by the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court over the past week. 'In the Courts' includes a brief summary of some of the appearances before Magistrates including...
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SHANKLIN MAN TO APPEAR IN COURT ACCUSED OF VENTNOR ARSON
UPDATED: 30-year-old David Hilton Orchard of Hyde Road, Shanklin is to appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court tomorrow (Friday) accused of arson with intent/reckless as to whether life was endangered. As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services...
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