AN ISLE of Wight man denied a series of assaults on his own mother when he appeared before magistrates.

Joshua William Green, of no fixed abode, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Monday (June 7).

The 31-year-old has been charged with three counts of assault by beating in East Cowes, on May 27, 29 and 30 of this year.

He is also charged with criminal damage to a window, on May 27, 2021.

His case was adjourned to July 2 for an interim hearing. A trial date has been set for July 7.

Mr Green was remanded in custody.

UPDATE July 15: This case has been dismissed and no evidence was offered.