AN ISLE of Wight man is accused of stalking a police officer and damaging the front door at Newport Police Station.

Steven Tuckey, of Dame Anthony's Close, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, April 2.

The 43-year-old is charged with stalking, between May 24 and July 1 of last year, and criminal damage in Newport, on June 24.

Mr Tuckey is accused of stalking a police officer, sending him emails of abuse and undermining him, and causing damage to the front door of Newport Police Station.

Mr Tuckey saw his case adjourned to May 14.

He was granted conditional bail.