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Man Charged With Stalking And Weapon Offences Following East Cowes Ferry Arrest

A man has been charged with stalking and weapons offences following an arrest on the Isle of Wight on Monday evening (February 6).

Joss Brown, aged 40, was arrested at the East Cowes ferry terminal following a call to police at 9.54pm.

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Following enquiries, he was charged with the following offences:

  • Stalking, relating to incidents alleged to have occurred between 7 August 2022 and 6 February 2023.
  • Making threats to kill
  • Possession of a knife in a public place
  • Possession of a firearm, namely a BB gun, with intent to cause fear of violence
  • Resisting arrest

Brown, of Stockheath Way in Havant, was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court yesterday afternoon (8 February).

At the hearing, he was remanded in custody to appear at Isle of Wight Crown Court on March 7.

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