A man has been charged in connection with an assault in Ryde involving a BB gun.
Police were called at 11.34pm on Tuesday 26th September with reports that a man had been assaulted an address in Union Road, during which he was shot in the eye with a BB gun pellet.
He was taken to hospital, but has since been discharged.
Man charged
Following enquiries, a 29-year-old man of Josephs Way in Shanklin has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 28th September).
Second man bailed
A second man, aged 46, who was arrested in connection with this incident has been bailed with conditions until 27th December.
News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed
