Courts

A new Assistant Coroner has begun sitting on the Isle of Wight, in what could represent an important step towards reducing the lengthy delays that have plagued the Coroner's Service in recent years.

The 38-year-old has been unable to find a solicitor thus far.

A shoplifter who said he stole groceries and alcohol because he was 'starving' and had 'no money' has been fined £40. 

The court heard how the 46-year-old committed the offences just days after being sentenced for similar matters.

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

The inquest heard that the woman had gone to Turkey to have cosmetic surgery.

The 30-year-old is accussed of possesing ammunition and 2 hand grenades.

One of Merlin's bites left one victim requiring 22 stiches.

A thief who ignored requests from shop workers to return goods he had stolen, has been fined £40.

The court heard how his employer, Dominos, suspended him for several weeks following the collision.