A TRIAL date has been set for an Isle of Wight man charged with obstructing and assaulting a police officer, and a string of other offences.

Levi Randall, of no fixed address, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Monday (August 16).

The 25-year-old is charged with three counts of assault by beating ­— one against a police officer.

He is alleged to have punched and kicked the officer, and pushed his fingers into his eyes.

Mr Randall is also charged with criminal damage, obstructing a police officer and possession of cannabis.

His case was adjourned to October 7 at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court.

He was granted conditional bail.