PASSENGERS on board a late-night Red Funnel Red Jet have been taken back to Southampton after the boat suffered a problem after setting off.

The Isle of Wight bound Red Jet 6 left Southampton just after 11pm but soon turned around and headed back to base.

By 11.13pm it was back at the Southampton terminal.

Its passengers are now awaiting a replacement vessel and are reporting Red Jet 6 has "broken down".

The 10.30pm East Cowes to Southampton vehicle ferry was delayed by 50 minutes due to operational reasons.

More to follow.

UPDATE 11.40pm: Red Jet 7 has been brought into service to collect the passengers.