KIDNAPPING is among a variety of serious charges for an itinerant man connected with a string of burglaries on the Isle of Wight. 

Detectives on the Island investigating a series of burglaries in the Newport area have charged Kazm Saed, of no fixed address.

The 25 year old has been charged with burglary and two counts of aggravated burglary, robbery, kidnap and possessing a bladed article in a public place.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday).