Appeal to parents amid arson and vandalism spate

Police are asking parents to keep tabs on their children after a spate of vandalism and arson in the South of the Island.

Officers from the Southern Neighbourhood Policing Team say they're aware of at least four incidents in the past ten days in Castletown.

As well as damage to property, those responsible have tried to set fires using lighter fluid - and police are asking parents to challenge youngsters who come home smelling of smoke.

Yesterday, someone tried to set fire to trees in Poulsom Park.

If you have any information about the vandalism, you're being asked to contact police headquarters on 631212.