A Ryde man charged with 4 sexual offences, including attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, has seen his case sent straight up to the Crown Court.
Michael Shuttleworth, 29, of Oak Vale in Oakfield, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempt to cause/incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity, make indecent photo/pseudo-photo of a child (Category A) and make indecent photo/pseudo-photo of a child (Category B).
It is alleged that the incidents took place between 31st May 2020 and 10th June 2020 in the Ryde area.
Shuttleworth has been granted unconditional bail and will appear at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on 17th April.
UPDATE – Shuttleworth has pleaded guilty to all 4 charges and will be sentenced on 6th June.





























































































Well done Isle of Wight Police. Excellent work, and keep ’em coming.
oakvale…enough said!
Unconditional bail .. wth
Photo? Let’s see the scumbag
Omg what the hell is going why is he out on bail.
out on bail? you might aswell let him free u mongs