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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.
‘EXTREMELY DANGEROUS’ ISLE OF WIGHT RAPIST COULD MOVE TO OPEN PRISON
Kevin Finch was jailed for life in 2017 after pleading guilty to 3 serious sexual offences, including the rape of an 18-year-old teenager in Niton...
Read moreDetailsDRUG DRIVER SEEN SMOKING WEED IN MCDONALD’S CAR PARK REPORTED BY STAFF
McDonald's staff reported him to police after they witnessed him smoking cannabis in their car park...
Read moreDetailsMOTORIST CLOCKED AT 82MPH ON M5 TELLS COURT ‘I NEVER WANT TO HEAR OF IT AGAIN’
The Freshwater man has received 4 penalty points to his licence after being caught doing just 82mph on the motorway.
Read moreDetailsCOKED-UP MAN FOUND BEHIND THE WHEEL AFTER ROUTINE POLICE COMPUTER ALERT
The man was stopped after a Police National Computer system alerted officers the vehicle was untaxed.
Read moreDetailsDRINK DRIVER KNOCKS ON VICTIM’S DOOR AFTER SMASHING INTO THEIR VAN
A drink driver found to be almost 3x the limit after he crashed into a parked van, then knocked on the victim's door to inform them of the smash.
Read moreDetailsDRIVER NEARLY THRICE THE LIMIT STOPPED IN RYDE TOWN CENTRE FACES 3-YEAR BAN
The drink driver, who has committed 2 offences within the last 5 years, is bracing for a 3-year ban...
Read moreDetailsCHEVROLET DRIVER WHO FAILED TO GIVE SPECIMEN TO BE SENTENCED IN JUNE
A Bembridge woman, who refused to provide a specimen for analysis, will learn her fate next month.
Read moreDetailsSPITTING ASSAULT FROM SEX OFFENDER LEFT PRISON OFFICERS FEELING ‘DIRTY AND HORRIBLE’
A pair of prison officers were left 'shocked and dumbfounded' after a disgusting, unprovoked spitting assaults from a convicted sex offender.
Read moreDetails10 POINTS FOR POSTIE FOUND SAT BEHIND THE WHEEL AFTER NIGHT OUT
A drunk postman found behind the wheel of his car with the engine running and the lights on has been handed 10-points on his licence.
Read moreDetailsDISQUALIFIED DRIVER SWAPPED CAR SEATS TO AVOID POLICE DETECTION
A 33-year-old man who led police on a brief pursuit was caught attempting to avoid detection by swapping from the driver to the passenger seat, a court has heard.
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