AN ISLE of Wight man accused of using violence to enter a property in the early hours of the morning will stand trial later this year.

Thomas Riordan, of William Street, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, March 22.

The 27-year-old denied using violence to secure entry into a premises on Sylvan Drive, in Newport, on March 1 at around 2.30am.

Mr Riordan saw his case adjourned for a trial on May 30.

He was granted conditional bail.