Six Charged Over Fake Isle Of Wight Festival Tickets

Six people have been charged for trying to sell fake tickets and wristbands to last years Isle of Wight Festival.

The individuals, who include two people from the Island, were taken into custody after a number of counterfeit tickets were discovered throughout the event.

As Gigwise reported from the Festival last year, police took a strong stance against touts throughout the three day festival. 

All six people will appear in court on the Isle of Wight tomorrow charged with conspiracy to defraud, reports the BBC.

Tickets for this year's Isle of Wight Festival, which will be headlined by Kaiser Chiefs, The Police and the Sex Pistols, have sold out.