Remand for man accused of stealing bike and driving dangerously

A Douglas man will stand trial after being accused of stealing a motorbike and driving it dangerously through the Island’s capital.

33-year-old Christopher James Christian, of Kensington Avenue, appeared at Douglas Courthouse on Tuesday.

He denied stealing the bike, and a helmet and goggles, from outside his address on October 16th .

He also denied driving it dangerously and without due care and attention, driving whilst disqualified, having no insurance and failing to stop for a police officer.

Committal proceedings - where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery - will take place on December 18th .

There was no application for bail and he was remanded at the Isle of Man Prison until his next court appearance on November 27th .