POLICE have charged a 24-year-old man from Ryde with attempted robbery today (Thursday).

Kieran James Thompson, 24, of George Street, Ryde, has been charged with attempted robbery.

Mr Thompson was remanded in custody and was due to appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court this morning.

A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police said: "This relates to an incident at St Johns Hill, Ryde, at around 9pm on May 20.

"It is alleged that a man in his 30s was threatened and demands were made for money."