AN ISLE of Wight man will go before a judge later this year, accused of drug supply and being in possession of a dumbbell nut tied in a sock.

Luciano Dent, of Camp Road, Freshwater, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, April 9.

The 37-year-old is charged with supplying a controlled drug of Class A, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, being concerned in the supply of Diazepam, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, namely a dumbbell nut tied in a sock in a car glove box.

The charges relate to dates between July 13, 2022, and July 26, 2022.

Mr Dent did not enter a plea, and saw his case adjourned to May 13 at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.