A COWES woman has been cleared over an accusation she damaged a Tesla vehicle.

Claire Heeley, of Pallance Road, was due to appear for trial at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court last Thursday. 

The 26-year-old was charged with criminal damage to a Tesla, on December 16, 2021, and the allegation was that she caused £1,061.29 worth of damage.

The court previously heard that Ms Heeley accepted she had touched the vehicle but denied causing any damage. 

Her case adjourned for a trial on September 22 but on the day, the case was dismissed and no evidence was offered by the Crown Prosecution Service.