Nick Medlin's family said they were "completely devastated and totally heartbroken" by his death
A man has appeared in court following the death of an off-duty prison officer early on Christmas Day.
Nick Medlin, 57, died at the scene outside the Rose Inn pub in Pier Street, Ventnor, on the Isle of Wight, just after midnight.
Michael Hudson, 32, of no fixed address, was charged with manslaughter at a brief appearance at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court on 23 January.
Two men, aged 31 and 26, arrested on suspicion of murder, have been bailed until 11 April.
Nick Medlin was found in Pier Street in the early hours of Christmas Day
Mr Medlin, a father-of-two, played bass in a punk band called Manufactured Romance.
In a statement released by police, his family said they were "completely devastated and totally heartbroken" by his death.
Hampshire Constabulary has appealed for witnesses to come forward.
