A TEENAGER has been charged following incidents in Sandown and Newport.

Officers investigating two separate incidents in Sandown and Newport charged a 14 year-old boy.

On Boxing Day, December 26, between 6pm and 7pm a number of young people were reported to be causing problems on Sandown Pier, a staff member was assaulted and a glass door was smashed.

On Friday, December 28, between 9pm and 10pm, a group of young people were reported to be throwing around signage and baskets at the Co-Op on Pyle Street, Newport. Staff were also verbally abused.

Officers have now charged the boy, who is from Sandown, in connection with both incidents.

He was charged with two offences of assault by beating, common assault, criminal damage, and using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.

He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He was remanded to appear at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court today (16).