A man has appeared in court after being charged with manslaughter.

Michael John Hudson, 32, of no fixed abode, was charged by police following the death of 57-year-old Nick Medlin in Ventnor on Christmas Day.

Mr Hudson appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court earlier today.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court on January 23.

Two men, aged 31 and 26, who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been bailed until April 11, 2017 pending further enquiries.

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