Man charged after assault on bus on the Isle of Wight

Police were called on Saturday afternoon

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 7th Oct 2025

A man's been charged following an assault on a bus on the Isle of Wight.

Police were called after reports a 33-year-old man had been attacked on Saturday.

A 56-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested in Newport.

He's been charged with assault by beating, and a further three counts of assaulting a constable in the execution of his/her duty.

Martin D’Arcy is due to stand trial at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on 14 May 2026.

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