An Isle of Wight man has been charged with two counts of criminal damage, and one count of sending a communication conveying a threatening message.

Hampshire Constabulary arrested a man near the Red Jet terminal in Cowes yesterday (Thursday) on suspicion of making threats to kill, criminal damage and a malicious communications offence.

Edward Lale, 29, of Marlborough Close in Ryde, has been remanded in custody, to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday).

No further action will be taken over the allegation of making threats to kill.