A WARRANT was issued for the arrest of a woman who failed to appear before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday morning to face a drug-drive related charge.

Andrea Herron, of Victoria Road, Freshwater, was due to face a charge of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, on Newport Road, Newport, on December 1 last year, at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 12.

On June 28, her case was adjourned by magistrates, after she offered a plea by email, which the court did not accept.

The 57-year-old was expected in court in person on Friday morning to make a plea in person, but she didn't appear.

A warrant for her arrest was issued by magistrates.