A warrant without bail has been issued for Markus Samuli Neimela, aged 39, of King Edward Road, Onchan.

He was due to attend court on Tuesday (June 13) but failed to turn up.

Mr Neimela is charged with drink-driving and having no driving licence, both alleged to have been committed on April 2.

His advocate Deborah Myerscough sent a request to the court to come off record, saying she had been unable to contact Mr Neimela, despite numerous attempts.