AN ISLE of Wight man will go before a judge next month, accused of grooming and attempting to meet with a 14-year-old girl.

Vincent Vella, of Church Road, Wootton Bridge, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, September 19.

The 30-year-old is accused of two counts of attempting to meet a girl under the age of 16 following grooming, in Ryde, between November 12 and November 27 of last year.

He is alleged to have, on one or more occasions, met or communicated with a 14-year-old girl.

Mr Vella saw his case adjourned to October 17 at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

He was granted conditional bail.